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Lenten Video Series, Day 38: Living Saints

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Success is not measured in man’s terms, but in God’s terms.

Lenten Video Series, Day 37: All Things New

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

But what does it really mean to “give something up” or “offer something up” to the Lord?

A Vincentian View: Thoughts on the Cross

by Pat Griffin, CM | April 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments

The cross stands at the center of our reflection in these days. Lent summoned us to follow Jesus to the Jerusalem that held the cross on which he would die. The Triduum draws us to the foot of the cross. Easter leads us away to the new life won on the cross. An empty...

Is anybody listening?

by John Freund, CM | April 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.

Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Catholic Social Teaching

by .famvin | Dec 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Catholic Social Teaching.

Advent Reflections (Day 15)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 10, 2022 | Formation

Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.

The Pope Video • For volunteer not-for-profit organizations

by .famvin | Dec 10, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For volunteer not-for-profit organizations.

The Value of Visiting the Homes of the Poor

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Do we stop, on occasion, to reflect on the visit we made to our assisted? It is a kind of sacrament, since we are going to meet Jesus through the most needy…

Daughters of Charity: The Beginnings

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 24, 2019 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

This video from the Daughters of Charity International helps us reflect on the influence that St. Vincent and St. Louise exercised jointly in founding the Daughters of Charity.

A Solid Foundation to Build From

by Jenny Jordan, CVV Year 8 | Feb 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Based on the practices ingrained during CVV I have a solid foundation to build from, a comfort level with introspection, vulnerability, and thoughtfulness..

A Heart On Fire 400 Years Ago Shaped Our Church Today (Part 5)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 22, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

Part 5 of the new video series written and narrated by Fr. John Freund, C.M.

A Vincentian View: Follow the Leader

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

All of us remember the children’s game, “follow the leader” – a “leader” guides a group through a series of actions and adventures that others would imitate

“I Used To Be Homeless”

by John Freund, CM | Feb 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A story of homelessness with a happy ending but a terrifying realization of being one step away from being out on the streets again.

Embrace of Love for All of God’s Children

by Ross Dizon | Feb 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the firstfruits of the resurrection. Those who love as he does, and embrace lovingly even the wicked and the thankless, live in the newness of life. Luke took liberty with Is 61, 1-2, the passage that Jesus read at the synagogue in Nazareth. The Gospel...

Vincentians, Resilient by Nature

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Vincentians, by nature, are resilient. They endure the hardships of life, especially setbacks when attempting to assist families who are in need.

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