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Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Catholic Social Teaching
by .famvin | December 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Catholic Social Teaching.
Advent Reflections (Day 15)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 10, 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.
The Pope Video • For volunteer not-for-profit organizations
by .famvin | December 10, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For volunteer not-for-profit organizations.
Advent Reflections (Day 14)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 9, 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.
Vincentian Prayer Images
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork depicting St. Vincent de Paul.
Hope and Courage
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Apr 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In chapter fourteen of the book of Exodus, we have the famous passage which describes the crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites.
A Vincentian Minute: Signs of New Life and Eternal Life 1
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 16, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney starts a new series and uncovers where life may be found in the Easter Season.
Feast of Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (1861-1936)
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 2, 2020 | Formation
Roman Catholic catechist. Member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Activist for Spanish Romani causes. Patron saint of Romani people. Victim of the Spanish Republican militias during the Civil War.
How I Became a Member of the Vincentian Biblical Reflection Confraternity … my experience!
by Laura Endara de Mantilla | Aug 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
As a member of the Vincentian Family, I had the opportunity to join the Vincentian Biblical Reflection Confraternity.
July 31, 1809: The Sisters of Charity at Emmitsburg Begin Living Their Rule
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 31, 2020 | Formation
The Sisters, family members, and students moved into the four-room, two-story stone farmhouse and began living their Provisional Rule on 31 July 1809, which is considered the founding of the Sisters of Charity.
“Standing Outside the Fire”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
“To set people’s hearts on fire,” this is how Vincent described our vocation. Paul wrote to Timothy… and to these seven men… “I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you.”
Schooling For Children Facing Eviction?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 30, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
What happens to students if their parents are evicted? They are expected to trade school buildings for spaces in their homes, a change predicated on students having homes in the first place. What happens when that space isn’t there, or when students are suddenly displaced?
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #5: If One Should Die During a Pandemic, it is a Lonely Death!
by A member of the Congregation of the Mission | Jul 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Today, more than ever, we need people who, following the example of Sister Marguerite Naseau, the first Daughter of Charity, are willing to serve the poor and the sick with the boldness and courage of this simple, country woman.
Receiving Communion (Mt 10:40, Lk 10:16; Jn 13:20)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
After impressing on the disciples who he is and what he stands for, he declares, “whoever receives you receives me.”
Daring To Pray For Structural Change
by John Freund, CM | Jul 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Everyone wants structural change. Do we pray for it?
Respond to More than Just Our Needs
by Ross Dizon | Jul 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is a man for others. That is why he cannot but respond to their needs. To be his disciple means to follow his example. The crowds do not leave Jesus alone. They must take him for someone who is ready to respond to their needs. And those who go to Jesus do not...