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My thinking about Lent has changed
by John Freund, CM | February 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Over the last 30 years, I have been learning to pay attention to the opportunities hidden in the events of my life.
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 2
A Vincentian View: What a Difference a Day Makes
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Ash Wednesday follows Mardi Gras – “Fat Tuesday.” The days stand out as contrasts.
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 1
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 6
by .famvin | Feb 26, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Firewood for the Soul: Love and Gratitude Multiplying
by Samantha Hill | Feb 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Already and Not Yet (Mt 25: 14-30)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A phrase often on Jesus’ lips: “The Kingdom of God” — or in another iteration, “the Reign of God, His Father.”
Christ the King and the “Duck Test”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Many will recognize the saying, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.”
Tasks for the Servants of Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Nov 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has chosen and brought us to his house. And he has assigned us tasks that we have to carry out as we wait for him to come back. There are not a few of us who do not do not fulfill our assigned tasks. Is this due to our not being of those who are wise,...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 32
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Advent Increases Our Hope
by Samantha Hill | Nov 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent about Mary, the mother of Jesus
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 26, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: Mary.
Simplicity and Humility in our Preaching and in our Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"God is with the simple and humble; He assists them, blesses their work, blesses their undertakings. Quoi! Are we to believe that God will help a person who’s trying to ruin himself? That He’ll help a man ruin himself, as do those who preach other than humbly and...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam and Law: A Depressing Justice
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 25, 2023 | Formation
Ozanam studied Law by his father. He did not like law studies but, to please his father, he received his doctorate. What he really liked were Letters. Federic practiced Law in Lyon for a short period of time. He wrote in one of his letters: In this profession, your...
The Miraculous Medal Association and the Vincentian Family
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
What are the bonds between the Miraculous Medal and the Vincentian Family? Slideshare presentation with reflection questions to share with your group.