A commentator on these readings posed a beguiling question: “how much is enough?”
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Contemplation: The Bashful Poor
by Tim Williams | July 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Fill Up All Those Who Are Hungry
by Ross Dizon | July 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Places 19 – Marseille
by Famvin Media Resources | July 23, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
As the chaplain to the galley slaves, Vincent ministered to prisoners in Marseille.
Vincentian Marian Youth: Inspired by Mary, Committed to the Service of the Needy #famvin2024
by Vincentian Family Office | July 23, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
What the Pope Said About Old Age
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In my 80+ years I had never thought of old age itself as a ministry. He hoped we can revitalize the ministry of waiting for the Lord.
Contemplation: One Who Lives Differently
by Tim Williams | Aug 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Serviens in spe, reads the Society’s motto, Serving in Hope. Hope can be...
Vincentian Places 05 – Château-l’Évêque
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 30, 2024 | Formation
Vincent was ordained at Château-l’Évêque in September 1600.
Firewood for the Soul: Who Do You Say I Am?
by Samantha Hill | Apr 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 05
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 28, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Simplicity.
The Small Pleasures of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I do not like and do not share in any way the rigorist doctrines of some Christians, who, without even realizing it, have clothed themselves in arrogance and false modesty; they are far from the true spirit of faith. The innocent joys of life were never forbidden....
Saint Louise’s example shows us some common pitfalls to avoid
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 26, 2024 | Formation
We can learn something by looking at the various stumbling blocks that St. Louise may have encountered.
A Polarized Church both Then and Now
by John Freund, CM | Apr 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Growing up, I was fascinated by fading pictures meticulously glued into some decades-old family albums. There I saw pictures of my mother and father before I was born.
A Vincentian View: The Good Shepherd
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In the 23rd Psalm, the psalmist proclaims, “My shepherd is the Lord.” I imagine that when Jesus prayed these words, he found a depiction of himself.
Mother Theresa and her “call within a call”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In 1946, during a train ride from Calcutta to Darjeeling, Mother Teresa received what she called, “the call within a call.” The Lord asked her to begin a new religious community that would live and work with the poorest of the poor.
Contemplation: Chosen From All Eternity – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Apr 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Virtue, our catechism teaches, is a “habitual and firm disposition to do good.” [CCC: 1833] The good deeds themselves are not the virtue; they are, or should be, the fruits of our virtue. From our virtue of charity comes...