Formation
My Father taught me about “Our Father”
by John Freund, CM | June 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
At some level, I assumed all fathers were like my father. I have always loved and admired my father. Using the image of a loving father helped me understand God’s love.
The Power For Oneness (1 Cor 12: 12-13)
by Tom McKenna, CM | June 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
The motto on the great seal of the United States is the Latin “E Pluribus Unum.” It’s translated: “Out of the Many, One.”
Many Levels of Understanding
by John Freund, CM | June 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I never gave much thought to what is involved when I hear or ask the question, “Don’t you understand?”
Contemplation: Another Advocate
by Tim Williams | June 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Firewood for the Soul: Resilience
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Jul 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Series of Short Video Reflections from SVP England and Wales
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 30, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jon Cornwall, Director of Membership, SVP England and Wales, presents a series of short videos on the way we love, and other threads of our Vincentianism that are worth reflecting on.
To Comply with the Precepts or to Be Truly Christian • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
It is easier to use an uplifting language, to fulfill certain positive precepts, to reject certain pleasures, than to...
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 14
by .famvin | Mar 27, 2024 | Formation
Three people share their personal reflections about Palm Sunday.
Anyone Listening?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
Contemplation: Old and Ever New – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Mar 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org With the rapid growth of the Society within its first two years, there arose a debate as to whether the first Conference, now grown quite large, ought to split in two. “Do you not think that our charitable society itself...
Set Free, out of Love, the Oppressed
by Ross Dizon | Mar 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Christ is risen! This goes to show that to go from here to there to preach the Good News to the poor, to cure the sick and to set free the oppressed, to love, is to please God. God anoints Jesus with the power of the Holy Spirit. And he, then, goes about to do good...
Firewood for the Soul: Embrace
by Samantha Hill | Mar 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 10
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 24, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: the Jesus of St. Vincent de Paul.
Going From Here To There • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Mar 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"O Dieu! What a reason the Company has for observing its Rules faithfully; to do what the Son of God came into the world to do! That there should be a Company, and that it should be the Company of the Mission, composed of poor men, and that it should be entirely...
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 13
by .famvin | Mar 23, 2024 | Formation
Three people reflect on Jesus’ brief but momentous message to Mary.
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 6
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.