Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: collaboration with non-believers.
Formation
Defending our Beliefs and Loving our Adversaries • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | May 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 1 of 5) (New series)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 3, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
Doing the Dishes
by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
“Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to do the dishes.”
What It Means to Pray Without Ceasing According to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Danielle Bean | May 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
God doesn’t want a casual relationship. He wants us to turn to him in everything we do. As St. Elizabeth Ann Seton says: “He wants us to lift our hearts to him. Always.”
Investment or Expense?
by Lindsey Adams | Mar 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In a country where some children as young as five have to generate income, education seems an unaffordable investment.
Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 4
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Fourth and final part: Conclusions and Future Challenges.
Firewood for the Soul: Christmas, The Gift That Keeps On Giving
by Samantha Hill | Dec 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Incarnation 03
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the Incarnation in Vincentian Spirituality. This week: Embracing the Salvation Project.
Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team
by .famvin | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In these very endearing dates, the .famvin team wishes you a happy and blessed Christmas.
Go and See the Child Lying in the Manger
by Ross Dizon | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is little and poor. We are to go and see and live his being little and poor, so that we may be clean and free of pride and greed that spell ruin. As the shepherds get the good news about the Savior’s birth, great fear takes hold of them. For a great and...
Three Virtues to Give Ourselves to God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"One thing you may find very helpful is to call to mind the virtues of your Sisters who have died, which were very great; and I have no doubt that there are several saints among them. You’ll find in them the marks of the true spirit of the Daughter of Charity. Try to...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Frederic Ozanam and Spain
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 23, 2023 | Formation
Frederic wanted to do the Camino de Santiago. One day, feeling in good health, he embarked with his wife and younger brother to Fuenterrabía, Irún and San Sebastián (Spain). It was October 22, 1852. Though the trip to Spain made him very tired, his desire to see Spain...
Advent Reflections 2023 (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Prepare for the coming of Christ with this video from Vincentian Family Ireland.
Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 4
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Let us reflect on God’s Word so that it challenges us, as Family, to be a prophetic voice to the poor.
Lessons Learned From a “Street Priest!”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Some words stay with you for a lifetime! Sometimes front and center. Other times, they sit just beneath the surface… like a quiet motor doing its job unnoticed.