In this presentation, Father Robert Maloney, C.M. writes of the Five Faces of St. Louise de Marillac (Feast Day: May 9).
Formation
Waiting for the Lord | Week Three
by Emily Stimpson Chapman | December 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Three: Waiting for the Lord.
God Up Close (Mt. 11:2-11)
by Tom McKenna, CM | December 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Something with which most every believer can struggle is the felt nearness of God: how close up do I sense the Divine presence?
How do you handle conflict? An Examination of Conscience.
by John Freund, CM | December 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
A simple fact of life. We don’t always agree… especially on things that are important to us.
Advent Reflections (Day 18)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 13, 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.
Could You Be Convicted of “Mercying?”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Over 50 years ago, a university student showed me a card. “If being a Christian were a capital offense, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”
Dear Church
by Mary Frances Jaster | Apr 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The privilege of being part of the Vincentian Family Justice Representatives also involves a serious responsibility to learn and grow with issues of social justice.
Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020
by .famvin | Aug 15, 2020 | Formation
With a crucial election this year, the Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy Committee is focusing on aspects of preparing ourselves to vote.
The Challenge that Young Vincentians Face During this time of Pandemic
by Sidney Batista França | Aug 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
During this time of pandemic, young people have been encouraged to come to the forefront and to assume great responsibilities.
St. Louise Established Our Lady as the Mother of the Company of the Daughters of Charity
by .famvin | Aug 14, 2020 | Formation
Faced with potential difficulties in obtaining Church approval of the Daughters of Charity, St. Louise undertakes a pilgrimage to Chartres to ask for the help of Our Lady.
Do You Remember 9/11… and 8/4?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The explosion on 8/4 will be seared into the minds of every person in Lebanon. Beirut, with its estimated 300,000 homeless is almost already forgotten in world media.
A Canadian View: Systemic Racism – What Can I Do?
by Jim Paddon | Aug 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I recently posed the following questions to our social justice network within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), Canada.
Is Amazon’s Huge Homeless Shelter Enough?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 13, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Why might Amazon’s model housing project not be enough?
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #7: Another Look at the Coronavirus Pandemic
by Henri Matsinga, C.M. | Aug 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
More than four months have passed since the first positive case of COVID-19 was reported here in Rwanda.
Not Enough (Is 55; Rom 8:39; Mt 14:13-21)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
An often-heard question: “Is there enough to go around?” Sometimes asked out of kindness, it can also arise out of fear.
How Do We Listen To the “Cries of the Poor”?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
To listen deeply requires paying attention not just to the words but to understand the whole person. Is that the way we listen to the cries of people who are poor?