St. Louise’s spiritual life is particularly characterized by her constant openness to the Holy Spirit.
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by Anna O'Neil | July 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In the lives of these two saints – one so modern, the other so ancient – the Church reminds us of what it means to be a saint: staying close to Christ.
by John Freund, CM | July 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
My personal relationship with my grandparents is complicated. I never knew either my father’s or mother’s parents. Yet I know more about my great grandparents than just about anyone reading these words.
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
One of Vincent’s instructions to the Daughters of Charity involved the decision on what to do when the obligation for prayer and the obligation for service collided.
by John Freund, CM | July 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I have had a life-long interest in the family as an image of the sacramental marriages as “Mirrors of God’s Love” or the “church in miniature.”
by .famvin | Feb 8, 2023 | Formation
St. Louise’s spiritual life is particularly characterized by her constant openness to the Holy Spirit.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
There’s a phrase from the sports world, “setting a high bar.” It means raising the height of the jump just beyond the mark the athlete think he can clear.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
One of the buzzwords among internet literati is “social media influencer.” That’s “digital speak” for someone who has an impact on what others think, say, and do.
by Jim Paddon | Oct 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As we examine the urgent need to address climate change, I’d like to look at how it is affecting Canada.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
“Noticing” is high up on the list of how “they’ll know we are Christians” — and certainly how they’ll know we are Vincentians.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Whack-a-mole has become something of a metaphor for a recurring problem that one never seems to get ahead of. How do we address recurring problems?
by Ross Dizon | Oct 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the last revelation of divine salvation to Israel and the nations. It is right, then, that all show themselves thankful to him always and everywhere. Nine of the ten lepers that Jesus has healed do not show that they are thankful. For only a Samaritan, who...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Let the image and the quote sink in, and take root. These images might surprise you into prayer at various points in your...
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For us Vincentians, “welcoming the Word of God” is much more than simply reading biblical passages or the Sunday Gospel in the home of the assisted.
by Antoinette Naoum, MISEVI Lebanon | Oct 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Yes, together we have experienced that when we open our hearts to Christ, there is no place for fear.
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 6, 2019 | Formation
What lessons can be learned by observing key points in the life of St. Louise de Marillac? SlideShare presentation with Bible references.
by .famvin | Oct 5, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Missionary Spring In The Church.