Formation
An Examen for Racism
by Jim Paddon | December 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Our Vincentian family social justice have been discussing systemic racism in North America over this past year and its effect on the dignity and equality for each person’s human right and desire to live and participate in the common good for all.
Immaculate Conception: In Advent, Find God’s Plan for You
by Elizabeth Scalia | December 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As we see in the Immaculate Conception of Mary, and in the life of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, we are each made for some purpose. Not for “nothing,” but decidedly for “something” in the grand scheme of the world and all of its intended Glory.
Cycle of Hope
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | December 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
One year has passed since the United Nations’ General Assembly affirmed a Resolution on Homelessness.
Advent Reflections (Day 12)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 7, 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.
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A Canadian View: Charity and Justice
by Jim Paddon | Apr 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The on-going struggle to introduce and promote social justice within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Canada is one that continues to challenge us in many ways.
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Christ is risen, Alleluia!
by .famvin | Apr 13, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“Jesus, who was crucified, has risen as he said. Alleluia!”
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A Vincentian View: A Triduum with Mary
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The place of Mary sometimes surfaces in my reflections on the holy days of the Easter Triduum.
Reign of God and His Justice First
by Ross Dizon | Jul 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus teaches us how to pray. He wants us to ask first that the Father’s name be praised, his reign come and his will be done. Self-interest plays no part in Solomon’s prayer. He only asks for wisdom to reign. And the Lord does what he asks. So, Solomon knows what to...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Two-tiered Society
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
St. Vincent and Saint Louise were keenly aware of a two-tiered society in their day
Vows of St. Elizabeth Seton’s Founding Community (July 19, 1813)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 19, 2020 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
Under an adapted Rule of the French Daughters of Charity approved by Archbishop Carroll, a novitiate was completed, and seventeen women became the first vowed American Sisters of Charity July 19, 1813.
July 18: First Apparition of Mary to St. Catherine Labouré
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 17, 2020 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation
The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia is proud to announce its Saint ALIVE program, in which St. Catherine Labouré comes to life, sharing the story of Mary and the Miraculous Medal.
I Know What the Poor Need and Want!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2020 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections
To be a missionary is to leave one’s proper world and one’s secure place in the world in order to enter the world of the other; it is to leave one’s place in order to enter the place of the poor and to accompany the poor with the gospel.
Options in Abuse: Homelessness or Domestic Violence
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 16, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Abuse victims. “Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #3: The Importance of Friends
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jul 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I pray and ask the Almighty Father to help so many homeless poor people and to help people who are living in inadequate housing conditions … to help all these people find friends who welcome them and strengthen them.
Facial Recognition (Ps 145; Matthew 11:28-30)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Among the many obstacles thrown up at us in this time of Covid virus is “facial confusion,” the difficulty in reading the mood and disposition of the person talking to me from behind the mask.
“Normal”? Can Mice Teach Us Something?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
“Who moved my Cheese” is a parable that describes how people face change. It’s about 4 characters running around in a maze trying to locate their “cheese” or what is important to them.