Three people reflect on how prayer transforms their lives during Lent.
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Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 1
Firewood for the Soul: On the sidelines
by Samantha Hill | February 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 05
by Famvin Media Resources | February 18, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: advocating for lay leadership.
Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | February 18, 2024 | Featured, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Contemplation: Not to Be Forgotten – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Feb 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org There are thousands of agencies, organizations, and individuals who offer...
Adore the Father in Spirit and Truth
by Ross Dizon | Feb 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus shows us how to adore the Father in Spirit and truth. To learn from him, then, means to keep the true religion. ...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 33
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Advent is patience in a world of impatience
by Samantha Hill & James Hodge | Dec 4, 2023 | Formation
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent About Imitating Christ
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 3, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: Imitating Christ.
A Time to Withdraw to the Wilderness
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I remember what a priest once shared, during the season of Advent, on how his mother prepared her children for the celebration of Christmas. This mother, though she was an illiterate and simple woman, had a very unique way of preparing her children for Christmas. On...
Simple, Not Hidden • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"Another thing that recommends simplicity to us in a wonderful way are those words of Our Lord: 'I confess to you, Father, because you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to little ones.' I acknowledge this, Father, and thank You...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Six Sacraments and a Trap
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 2, 2023 | Formation
Pope John Paul I, at the general audience held on Wednesday, September 13, 1978, greeted a group of newlyweds and told them: Last century there was in France a great professor, Frederick Ozanam. He taught at the Sorbonne, and was so eloquent, so capable! His friend...
The Herald of Good Tidings
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In the liturgical readings of the season of advent the book of Isaiah has a prominent place. Especially the passage, (Isa 40:1-11) in which we read about the voice which commands the herald of good tidings to “Cry out.” It is a solemn command to announce the good news...
Frederic Ozanam’s Social Justice Vision, Blended with Personal Action
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 1, 2023 | Formation
Frederic Ozanam’s life was a dramatic fusion of intellectual achievement and direct, personal action.
Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 1
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A beautiful reflection about “gift-giving”.