Formation
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Women 01
by Famvin Media Resources | July 14, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney starts a new series called “Vincentian Women.” This week: Louise de Marillac.
Protecting the Children • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | July 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
July 16: First Sisters of St. Martha Arrived in Antigonish, Nova Scotia
by Famvin Media Resources | July 12, 2024 | Formation, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
An online resource called the The Martha Storyboards presents highlights of “the Martha Story”.
Distraction to Insight
by John Freund, CM | July 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I was implicitly taught to regard that as a distraction from focusing on the Body of Christ I just received. Suddenly, with insight, I became grateful for this “distraction”! What changed?
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Firewood for the Soul: Ecosystem of Faith
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Jul 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Women 01
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 14, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney starts a new series called “Vincentian Women.” This week: Louise de Marillac.
![Protecting the Children • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/09/reflexion-ozanam-EN-1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Protecting the Children • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
One is terrified, and rightly, by that multitude of children growing up for disorder and for crime, with no other...
July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 5, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
The following presentation is from a Homily of Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M. at the Prayer Vigil for the Canonization of Francis Regis Clet. Rome, 30 September 2000.
Catholic Families: Are they Mirrors of God’s Love?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
This Vincentian Mindwalk started out as a virtual journey to Rome for the 10th World Meeting of Families in 2022. To my surprise, it developed into a reflection on what the church can learn from “happy marriages.” I have had a life-long interest in the family as an...
Contemplation: To Wait for God’s Own Time
by Tim Williams | Jul 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org The church calls the laity to “fulfill their prophetic mission by evangelization” which has “peculiar efficacy because it is accomplished in the ordinary circumstances of the world.” [CCC, 905] Our Vincentian vocation, our...
A Vincentian View: An Art Gallery
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I love to teach about the Psalms. When I do, the first image that I offer to suggest the breadth and depth of these biblical poems/songs is an Art Gallery.
Independence Day – A Dangerous Memory?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Recently, I wandered through the corridors of my mind reflecting on Independence Day. I ran into Charles Dickens. His “Christmas Carol” has inspired many people to look at their lives through the lens of their past, future, and present.
Break the Mold with the Prophet Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Jul 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, since he is weak, is strong. Those who follow him break the mold, too, as they affirm, “When we are weak, then we are strong.” The folks of Jesus’ hometown do not doubt that he is a wise teacher who does mighty works. Yet there is one thing about him that...
Vincentian Places 16 – Annecy
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 2, 2024 | Formation
Beginning in 1641, Vincent worked on the major seminaries of Annecy, Cahors, etc. The houses for rural missions became numerous, as did the houses of the Sisters.
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.