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Save What Is Lost, This Is What It Is About

by Ross Dizon | October 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus, the Son of Man, has come to seek and to save what is lost. No, there are no lost cases for him. St. Luke tells us that Zacchaeus is a chief publican and a wealthy man. This means that, in the eyes of others, no one can save him. For he is a publican, that is...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 21

by Famvin Media Resources | October 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Educational Values – Part 5

by Famvin Media Resources | October 23, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

In this series Fr. Rooney explores the Values of Vincentian Education proposed by Daughter of Charity Sr. Louise Sullivan.

World Homeless Day: ‘Seeking safety- a journey from Nigeria’

by Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance | October 23, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

We would like to share Feth’s story with you once again, so that her words can be a starting point for reflection, prayer and action at the service of those who suffer throughout the world.

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.

Lent 2023: Our Lady of Gietrzwald, With Father John Freund, CM

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 21, 2023 | Formation

A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Gietrzwald and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.

Speaking of the Elephant in the Room…

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 12, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

A reflection about the elephant in the room of our discussions of the Corona crisis….how the 500,000 homeless in our midst will be affected…

Lenten Video Series: Day 13, Ice Sculpture

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 13: Ice Sculpture.

Something More (Mt 5:17-37; I Cor 2:6)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Under modern-day pressures to bring the Good News to the poor, may the Vincentian Family continue to rely on that Something More.

Working For the Credibility of the Gospel During Lent

by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Saint John Paul II said to Vincentians in 1986 “ …search out more than ever, with boldness, humility, and skill, the causes of poverty and encourage short and long-term solutions; adaptable and effective concrete solutions. By doing so, you will work for the...

Lenten Video Series: Day 12, Road to Damascus

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 12: Road to Damascus.

Heed Everything that Jesus Tells Us

by Ross Dizon | Mar 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus speaks with us and tells us everything. He fills those who, hungry and thirsty for a full life, heed everything that he tells them. The Samaritan woman does not expect Jesus to ask her for a drink or heed her words. But Jesus does both. For he does not look down...

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