This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Why did you join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? And why do you stay?...
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by John Freund, CM | April 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 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.
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.
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.
by Tim Williams | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
by Tim Williams | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Why did you join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? And why do you stay?...
by Ross Dizon | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus sends us the Holy Spirit from the Father. This Spirit of truth is upon us to advocate for us who are weak but...
by Famvin Media Resources | May 14, 2024 | Formation
In May 1612, Vincent de Paul took up the position of Parish Priest of Clichy, a small town of some 600 people, just to the northwest of Paris.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Upon seeing the Lord enter his temple, they are enlightened by the Holy Spirit and recognize him as the child whom Mary carries in her arms. They had been waiting for him all their lives.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 6, 2024 | Formation
A presentation: Five Faces of Rosalie Rendu by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
by Ross Dizon | Feb 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus brings in the kingdom of God and his justice. So, his anger blazes as he sees us looking out for just our own interests, not caring about those who are poor. A leper comes to Jesus, kneels down and begs him: “If you wish, you can make me clean.” The account...
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
by Mary Frances Jaster | Feb 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
What meaning does this have for MISEVI today as we prepare for an Extraordinary Assembly in Bogota, Colombia in April of this year? How are we called to “leave God for God?”
by Samantha Hill | Feb 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 4, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: a collaborative approach.
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Feb 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"What can compare to the beauty of God, who is the source of all the beauty and perfection of creatures? Is it not from God that the flowers, the birds, the stars, the moon, and the sun derive their luster and beauty? (SVP, vol XIII, no. 43). Vincent de Paul. [box...
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 3, 2024 | Formation
Who was this simple country girl who became a great symbol of Our Lord’s loving mercy toward those who are poor?