A question: what is it that allows people to keep on giving? What is it that motivates someone who isn’t receiving any reward or payment to continue being generous?
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
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 13
by .famvin | Mar 6, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Post-COVID Modern Day Rip Van Winkles
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The “digital revolution” began some 50 years ago depending upon which milestone you choose. We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: A Kind Teacher, but also Fair and Severe
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 18, 2023 | Formation
Yet with all his kindness, his students had not found Frederic Ozanam an easy-going master. On the contrary, he was, as a Professor, exceptionally severe. As an examiner he gave no quarter. He so mistrusted his natural tendency to indulgence that conscientiousness...
Lessons of Frederic Ozanam: Community Service as a Learning Experience
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 17, 2023 | Formation
Frederic Ozanam believed in the value of experience, thoughtfully reflected upon. From an article by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D.
Real or Fake – Spotting the Difference
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Sometimes, it is very difficult to spot the difference between the “real thing” or an imitation.
Themes for our common advocacy on homelessness
by Lydia Stazen, IGH | Nov 16, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
IGH staff had the privilege of attending and presenting at the CISCAL “Situation de Calle en América Latina” conference in Mexico City in October.
Fuel For The Light (Matthew 24: 42-44)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus parable in Matthew’s chapter about the 10 torch-bearing virgins concerns actions to be taken in the face of a delay — for us a delay in the coming of The Lord, Jesus.
Have Catholics Seen Such Polarization Before?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
There is so much polarization in our world today. And it is not just political.
Look ahead to the Lord’s Joy and Taste It
by Ross Dizon | Nov 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus will come back in glory to take to heaven those who are his own. They love like him as they look ahead to his coming. They thus get a taste of heaven’s joy. We have to look ahead to our Savior Jesus Christ’s coming back in glory. The liturgy we hold today...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 30
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 14, 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 About Mortification
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 12, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: for mortification.