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A journey through Vincentian Spirituality – Part 1

by Mark Noonan CM | September 1, 2022 | Formation | 1 Comment

As part of Vincentian month, we welcome you to join us each week as Fr Mark Noonan CM brings us on a journey through Vincentian Spirituality over the next 4 weeks. This week we launch with part 1.

A Vincentian View: Embracing the Truth

by Pat Griffin, CM | August 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This past weekend contained the “moving-in” days at St. John’s.

Are You Looking Up… or Around You?

by John Freund, CM | August 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A late 19th-century artist, James Tissot, graphically posed a question for us today. In his depiction of the Ascension, he asks, “Why do you stand looking up into heaven? (Act 1:11)

The Passion of Jesus and the Passion of Jean Gabriel Perboyre

by André Sylvestre, CM | August 30, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments

In 1889, the Brief of Beatification of Jean Gabriel Perboyre (Feast Day: September 11) stated, “Divine Goodness reserved for Jean Gabriel a truly celestial consolation and an honor without equal: the fact that the Passion which he underwent had a particular...

What I Learned in the ER

by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Try to “listen” for the backstory of at least one conversation today.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 03)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 2, 2023 | Formation

St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

Lent 2023: Our Lady of Fatima With Luke LeTourneau

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 2, 2023 | Formation

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

Thanksgiving – Apparition Reported in Miraculous Medal Shrine

by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

I never thought I would experience an apparition!

A Canadian View: Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right – Part Two

by Jim Paddon | Nov 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

More details about the The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”

A Vincentian View: The Decision to be Grateful

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

We need to be grateful for all the blessings that we receive and to express that awareness aloud in words and through deeds.

Thanksgiving with Mary … and a Dangerous Memory

by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Mary’s Magnificat is a dangerous memory. Mary not only gave thanks for this revolution. She intuitively realized she was part of the revolution.

Forward March towards Our Lord Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Nov 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ is the leader and perfecter of faith. Fixing our eyes on him, we go forward with firm decision to reach what lies ahead. St. Paul says that “our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” The saying shows that, for him, time moves forward. That...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Giving Leads To Blessings

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