One of the verses from a Gospel of the past week captured my thinking and prompted my reflection: “This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent.”
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Advent Reflections (Day 22)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 17, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Advent Reflections (Day 21)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 16, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
A Missionary Christmas Story for Advent Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | December 16, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Reflection on this story from my past history as a missionary has helped me to grasp more fully the understanding of Advent as the great mystery which leads us to the celebration of the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas. By Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M.
Should You Rethink How You Think?
by John Freund, CM | December 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Sometimes it seems that everybody wants to change our way of thinking. That has probably always been true. But it certainly feels truer now in our polarized times.
Emmaus – Why Was Jesus Slow Revealing His Resurrection?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Suppose you just discovered you were instantly cured of painful cancer? Did someone wipe out a longstanding debt?
Grasp What Jesus Is, What He Says and Does
by Ross Dizon | Apr 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus who is close to the Father’s heart makes him known to us. It is crucial that we grasp what Jesus is, what he...
Praying for All Creation
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
Throughout a month-long celebration, the world’s 2.2 billion Christians come together to care for our common home.
Lose and Gain, Die and Live with Christ
by Ross Dizon | Aug 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
With his teaching and life, Jesus proves that to lose is to gain, to die is to live. To belong to him is to embody this truth. Jesus calls fishermen Peter and Andrew. Right away, the brothers, as though they have nothing to lose, leave their nets and follow him. ...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Disciples of a “Foot washing Jesus”?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Is there enough evidence for us to be convicted of being disciples of a “foot-washing” Jesus?
The International Association of Charities – Ladies of Charity – 1617 and Today
by .famvin | Aug 23, 2020 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The actions of AIC volunteers around the world continue to show that however difficult the situation, it is always possible to keep helping those in need.
Book Co-edited by FHA Coordinator Wins Award
by .famvin | Aug 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The book Street Homelessness and Catholic Theological Ethics has been awarded the second place on 2020 Catholic Book Award in the Catholic Social Teaching category
What are God’s Plans for the Members of the Vincentian Family during this pandemic?
by Sidney Batista França | Aug 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The world is suffering from a difficult and challenging situation. A pandemic has changed the reality of millions of people across the planet.
Participation and Collaboration in the AIC (Ladies of Charity)
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 21, 2020 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Presentation based on the AIC’s Reflection Paper “The First Rule (1617)”, Sixth Theme.
Vincent de Paul’s Pastoral Strategy In the 21st Century?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2020 | Formation
On the anniversary of the establishment of the Confraternities of Charity, I am struck by a still under the radar phenomenon springing up among Vincentian laity in various professions.
An Awakening to Structures that Oppress
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | Aug 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In the current context of the pandemic and the awakening to systemic racial injustice, what is the work to which God is calling us?