Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Formation
A Polarized Church both Then and Now
by John Freund, CM | April 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Growing up, I was fascinated by fading pictures meticulously glued into some decades-old family albums. There I saw pictures of my mother and father before I was born.
A Vincentian View: The Good Shepherd
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In the 23rd Psalm, the psalmist proclaims, “My shepherd is the Lord.” I imagine that when Jesus prayed these words, he found a depiction of himself.
Mother Theresa and her “call within a call”
by John Freund, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In 1946, during a train ride from Calcutta to Darjeeling, Mother Teresa received what she called, “the call within a call.” The Lord asked her to begin a new religious community that would live and work with the poorest of the poor.
Contemplation: Chosen From All Eternity – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On Earth as it is in Heaven
by Mark Pranaitis, CM | Mar 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
When I was a boy, maybe 6 or 7, Sr. Angela taught me and my classmates that heaven was this great place where we would praise God all day long for eternity. My response? “Huh? boring!”
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 14
by .famvin | Mar 7, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
The Early Church Had No “Office of Evangelization”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus did not establish the church as an institution with a slick “Public Relations” plan. His followers were attracted by his message.
Prayers and Readings for the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 23, 2023 | Formation
The following is the liturgical script for the celebration of the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal.
The 5 P’s….Plus 1
by Jim Claffey | Nov 23, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
This program for a better world for all is built around 5 P’s: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships:
A Vincentian View: Thinking about Thanks
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
When we think about the celebration of Thanksgiving, one scriptural passage readily emerges from our Gospel readings.
Brother Especially to the Outcasts
by Ross Dizon | Nov 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Shepherd and King, Jesus leads us and saves us. He is a brother to all, especially to those who are poor. He wants us to be brothers and sisters to all as he is. Our Leader and Savior is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters. This, of course, means that he is...
Will You Be Traveling For the Holidays?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
For many of my years, “Home for the Holidays” was in the back of most people’s minds come Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 31
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent for Unity
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 19, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: for unity.
Six Virtues to Grow as a Vincentian • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"All Christians are bound to practice these virtues, Sisters, but Daughters of Charity are obliged to practice them in a special way. 'But, Monsieur, you’ll say to me, don’t we have to practice all the other virtues?' Yes, you do, but you have to practice these three...