A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Lezajsk and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.
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A Vincentian View: Precious in God’s Sight
by Pat Griffin, CM | November 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The stories in Luke 15 (the lost sheep, coin and son) forcefully draw our attention to our importance in the eyes of God.
Who is My Neighbor the Day After Election Day?
by John Freund, CM | November 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Recently I reread John Allen’s reflection in Crux about an opportunity and a challenge for Catholics to play a major role in healing our deeply divided nation.
Sun of Justice That Saves and Heals
by Ross Dizon | November 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 2
by Famvin Media Resources | November 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Never Alone (John 11:1-45)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
One of the heaviest of feelings is the one of being alone. You hear it in the cry of an infant, and more generally you catch it in the forlorn look of any lonely person.
Facing St. Joseph’s Challenges Today
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Often we want to get around troubles and challenges in life rather than go through them. If only we could skip from the beginning to the end without going through the middle.
St. Louise and Vincentian Care of the Sick
by Famvin Media Resources | May 1, 2020 | Formation
This month, on May 9, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Louise de Marillac. A presentation takes a look at her experiences of caring for the sick and dying in France. In her letters we can see many parallels with our situation today.
Vocation Sunday With Pope Francis and Two Vincentians
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Both Pope Francis and our Superior General have written letters in advance of Good Shepherd or Vocation Sunday.. Read how keys points affected one Vincentian.
The Strength of Our Elders
by Nathália Meneghine | Apr 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
It is the elderly who can best offer us the resilience and the strength that we need to live through these days and do so with hope for the future.
Help Homeless People While Socially Distancing?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 30, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
What can I do in this time of social distancing? The highly committed and knowledgeable folks at Invisible People offer many ways you can contribute to the welfare of homeless people in your community— all while maintaining social distance. Here is what I learned from...
A Vincentian View: Lessons Learned
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The situation caused by the coronavirus has provided a certain level of instruction for many of us.
The Reality of the Church – Then… and Now
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The church of almost 2000 years ago Many times we think of an idealized version of the early community as presented in the second chapter Acts 2:42 and repeated in the fourth chapter Acts 4:32 to highlight the importance for St. Luke. ... they devoted themselves to...
Center of Our Whole Being and Our Life
by Ross Dizon | Apr 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is our only gate. And no one should be more in the center of our life than he. The shepherd is the center of attention of the sheep. For he leads them. He leads them out, and then walks ahead of them. So, no wonder that the sheep recognize and heed his voice as...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Carrying Firewood To a Widow of Cholera Epidemic
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
What can I do as an individual to help others cope with their fears and losses?
Letter from Most Reverend Vicente Bokalic, CM, Bishop of Santiago del Estero, Argentina
by Vicente Bokalic, CM | Apr 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We share a letter that Most Reverend Vicente Bokalic, CM, Bishop of Santiago del Espero (Argentina) wrote to Tomaž Mavrič.