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MISEVI – Committed to Vincentian Mission
by Mary Frances Jaster | June 6, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In February, we held a virtual meeting for all the presidents/representatives and heard from them concerning their groups. Here is a very brief summary of some of the activities of MISEVI.
Louise de Marillac – A Pilgrimage: Montmirail (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | June 5, 2022 | Formation | 2 Comments
In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Sister Kara Davis, D.C. tells us about St. Louise’s journey to Montmirail and how we are invited to go and do likewise in our own way, today.
On the Winds of Pentecost with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Elisabeth Scalia | June 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
At Pentecost, we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church through imagery of divine wind and fire. For Mother Seton—and for Catholics today—it’s within the storms and wreckage of life that grace is encountered, and new paths are revealed.
The Pope Video • For Families
by .famvin | June 4, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Families.
Vincentian Voices Network for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
by Jim Paddon | Jan 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The Vincentian Voices Network (VVN) seeks to find ways to give a voice to the voiceless.
A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 8)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 8, 2023 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
Neighbor Even to Our Hateful Enemies
by Ross Dizon | Jul 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, more than anybody else, is neighbor to us. Dealing mercifully with those in need, we get to do as he does. A legal scholar tests Jesus, and Jesus turns the tables on him and tests him. The scholar, however, passes the test. But not wanting perhaps to come...
New Forms of Charity to Alleviate the Poverty that Challenges Us
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jul 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We must be clear that the 21st century Vincentian is different from our predecessors. We cannot “do charity” in the same way as 10, 20 or 50 years ago.
St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. (July 9)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 7, 2019 | Formation
St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. (1748-1820) arrived in China in 1791, and spent the rest of his life in missionary sacrifice there.
The Pope Video • Integrity of Justice
by .famvin | Jul 6, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Integrity of Justice.
July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 5, 2019 | Formation
Learn about St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. and his Vincentian mission in China around the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, in this presentation.
Praying With Pictures Worth a Thousand Words
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Is all prayer something that we have to set aside specific times for? Not really! How about praying in short bursts as an image comes to our minds?
Eucharistic Attitudes (Lk 9:11-17)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 3, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As we gather around the table of the Lord’s Supper each Sunday to celebrate the giving of his Body and Blood for us, we would do well to reflect on what it is we’re sharing in.
Our Declaration of Independence – An Examination of Conscience
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
Reading our “declaration of independence” can serve as an examination of conscience on the struggles in living out this declaration over the two and a half centuries since then.
Marks of Jesus in Those He Is Sending
by Ross Dizon | Jul 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus tells us to go on our way. He sends us like lambs among wolves, proclaiming that the kingdom of God is at hand and bearing his marks. Mission marks the followers of Jesus. He sends the Twelve (Lk 9, 1-6), but also seventy-two others. So, Jesus...