St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Formation
Advent Reflections (Day 8)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 3, 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 7)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 2, 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.
Foundation Day: Sisters Celebrating 200 Years at Nazareth, 75 Years in India
by Famvin Media Resources | December 2, 2022 | Formation, Sisters of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
A virtual prayer service was held on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in recognition of Foundation Day and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s 200 years at Nazareth and 75 years in India.
A Time For Thanks
by .famvin | December 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
At this special time of the year when our thoughts turn to giving thanks, it is appropriate to reflect on the many reasons Vincentians have to be grateful.
Toward Jerusalem
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We disciples of Christ profess to follow the Lord Jesus– and this week in particular, we would follow Him to Jerusalem.
A Thought Experiment … Dropping the “G” From Kingdom
by John Freund, CM | Apr 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus taught us to pray ”Thy kingdom come.” He also taught, “The kingdom is already here in your midst.” How do you put those two together? Some emphasize one or the other.
The Pope Video • Our Families
by .famvin | Jul 4, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Our Families.
July 4: Feast Day of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 3, 2020 | Formation
Pier Giorgio Frassati was not one to do the minimum when it came to works of charity, and he didn’t want a life of spiritual mediocrity.
The Declaration of Independence – Read It Recently?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
I confess Almost 250 years ago on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress set in motion a major systemic change for the United States of America… also the whole world. We know it as “The Declaration of Independence.” I confess that until last year I had not read...
Why Do Homeless People Have Cell Phones?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 2, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic: #1 – Our Elders are Important
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Our elders are important: not only because we are what we are thanks to their work in the past, but because they are the most precious thing we have in our families and our society.
In The Details (Mt 10: 26-33)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
When searching for a story’s heart, sometimes a seemingly insignificant detail turns out to be key.
Rip Van Winkle Waking Up In a “Post-COVID World”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We haven’t been awake to how digital technology is changing the landscape of our lives.
It is Better to Give than to Receive
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jun 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
To receive something from another individual is a blessing and we experience joy. Jesus has told us that the joy of giving is even better than the joy of receiving.
Meek Teacher, and Lowly as Well
by Ross Dizon | Jun 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is meek and lowly. And he asks us to learn from him, so that we may find rest. The Gospel reading last Sunday spoke about how much it would cost to follow Jesus (Mt 10, 37-42). And the Teacher demanded complete loyalty. Even if it meant painful break with the...