A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Siluva and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.
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by Famvin Media Resources | November 13, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
by Famvin Media Resources | November 11, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
November 11 is the anniversary of the arrival of the first Sisters of Charity at Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
by John Freund, CM | November 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Changing Clocks! It is an annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
by .famvin | November 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 23, 2023 | Formation
A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Siluva and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 23, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
What is the average age of homeless persons in America? Over 50 Between 30 and 49 Between 15 and 29 Below 15 I really...
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 22, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 7, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Vincentian solidarity against COVID-19: 13 Houses Campaign and Coronavirus The "13 Houses" Campaign is expanding due to COVID-19 to support the poorest of the poor and the homeless. All monies raised by the Famvin Homeless Alliance through Depaul International will be...
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We meet two people setting out on a journey, both with God in mind.
by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We often read Acts 6 with a focus on the institution of the diaconate without realizing that the underlying problem was one of race, class, etc. Let’s read Acts 6 as a solution to the identity politics in the early church.
by Ross Dizon | May 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus reveals the Father. We Christians must be like him to show him and the Father. The followers of Jesus show worry. For he tells them that one of them will betray him. And another, who says he will die for him, will deny him. Besides, they recently heard him speak...
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Vincent would remind us today that we walk in that tradition today as ordinary people bringing Good News in the midst of our daily lives.
by Mary Pimmel-Freeman | May 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
At the beginning of quarantine, we were told to begin social distancing. As the weeks went on, my actions stayed the same, but my terminology changed to “physical distancing.”
by Michelle Loisel, D.C. | May 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
And what about those who have been trafficked? These individuals aren’t being socially distanced.
by Famvin Media Resources | May 3, 2020 | Formation
“In all of her teaching and with every fiber of her being, Louise de Marillac transmitted the flame that was alive in her, a love for humanity drawn from a love for Christ Incarnate.” – Sr. Élisabeth Charpy, D.C.
by Jorge Luis Rodríguez, B., CM | May 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I would like to share with you some information which I am sure you are all familiar with.