Welcome to “Lent: Through the Eyes of Mary,” an original video series produced by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal in collaboration with the Vincentians of the Eastern Province, USA.
Formation
Our Timeless Home Visit
by Famvin Media Resources | August 5, 2022 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Why, in this day and age, does the Society of St. Vincent de Paul serve primarily through home visits? For the same reason we have always done so.
Challenges of “Walking the Talk”
by John Freund, CM | August 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
There are times when I have thought of another “Yeah, talk is cheap”! Other times I have stood on the sidelines in awe, watching how well another ”walks the talk.”
A Vincentian View: Being Rich in What Matters to God
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The blessing of abundance carries with it a responsibility. Jesus points out that truth when he tells the parable of the rich man with the abundant harvest.
Corinth – Is the Past Prologue?
by John Freund, CM | August 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare wrote, “What’s past is prologue!” Antonio is rationalizing the past as setting the stage for their next act, as a prologue does in a play.
Struggles at a Well (John 4:5-42)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Some of the traits which come out in the Samaritan woman as she interacts with Jesus at the noonday well could paint her as a hard-hearted and difficult lady.
Ash Wednesday and the Witness of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Ted Trinko | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
An important step in Mother Seton’s conversion took place on Ash Wednesday, when she first entered the Catholic Church.
Being a Missionary, Always with Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Being charitable and being a missionary are, in reality, fundamental conditions so that the partners can be proclaimed Vincentians.
St. Vincent de Paul: What Moved Him Towards Those Who Are Poor?
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 22, 2019 | Formation
There are few questions more mystifying than those about motivation. What motivation drove St. Vincent de Paul?
Life goes on: Losing Janet, finding strength in community
by Sr. Tracy Kemme, SC | Sep 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
It was November of 2007 when I first met Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Janet Gildea. I needed a place to stay near El Paso, Texas, while researching for my senior thesis. Two different people suggested I contact Janet, and she responded right away with, "We'd be...
Ladies of Charity Advocacy in the Northeastern Region: Gun Control
by .famvin | Sep 21, 2019 | Formation
Take a moment to watch this 2-minute video on Gun Control produced by the Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy.
Act according to God’s time, not your own, advises St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent tells us to wait for Providence, not to tread upon its heels.
Who Shaped… and is Shaping the Church Today?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Every time some idea was proposed at Vatican II which appeared new, I said to myself “Saint Vincent taught us that!” Sr. Guillemin, DC on her experience as an official “auditor” at Vatican II
White Privilege Engages Racism
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | Sep 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The pervasive presence and practice of racism in our society agitates my Vincentian heart.
A Vincentian View: A Man Had Two Sons
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Listen carefully (again) to the first line of the parable: “A man had two sons.” Until the account of both sons receives a hearing, the telling cannot be completed or properly understood.
Facing a Medical Emergency Alone
by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Have you ever had a medical emergency after hours?