Formation
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.
Gratitude for Blessings in Disguise?
by John Freund, CM | December 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
There is a story about an old Chinese farmer who lived in ancient times. He was the envy of his rather small village because unlike most of the other farmers, he possessed a horse.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (April 06)
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 5, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
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.
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...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent’s Table – Our Tables
by John Freund, CM | Jun 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Did this artist capture Vincent’s sprit? What do our tables usually look like?
A Call to Change (Part I)
by .famvin | Jun 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
What makes us believe that any changes that might occur during 2020 will create a new society, a society of justice and equality?
A New Way of Thinking– A Par-Recycle Works Story
by .famvin | Jun 28, 2020 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
PAR-Recycle Works is a nonprofit electronics recycler in Philadelphia, USA. They have important stories to tell. Here’s one of them.
The Daughters of Charity prevent hunger among single mothers in Ethiopia during COVID-19
by .famvin | Jun 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Being a single mother of four is always a challenge, even more during a global pandemic.
Racism and Humankind
by Bernard Massarini, C.M. | Jun 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We, the members of the Vincentian Family in the United States of America firmly state: the lives of men and women of color matter; they are our concern and our sorrow.
Bl. Marguerite Rutan, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 26, 2020 | Formation
Blessed Marguerite Rutan was a French Daughter of Charity who served as the mother superior of a hospital until the time of the French Revolution, when she was executed based on allegations of fanaticism and anti-Revolution sentiment. Guillotined on 9 April 1794 at...