Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Formation
Lenten Video Series, Day 36: Encounter
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Nick Tonnesen discusses his encounters with the homeless and how the sacrifices made to work for others provide the most fulfilling experiences.
Live and Die as Jesus Christ Did
by Ross Dizon | April 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Entering the Mysteries of Holy Week With Mother Seton
by Seton Shrine | April 12, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXVIII
by John Freund, CM | April 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Blessed Virgin Mary
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 9, 2022 | Formation
As a dedicated mother, the leader of a new religious community, and a teacher of children and young people, Elizabeth related to Mary’s motherhood… Mary was the role model for the Sisters of Charity.
For Advent: Bringing Body and Soul to Christ
by Heather King | Dec 9, 2022 | Formation
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s last words were “Be children of the Church.”
Celebrating With the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Halifax
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 17, 2019 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
Feb. 17 marks the anniversary of the approval by Pope Pius IX in 1856 of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Halifax. Read their foundation story and watch a video with interviews highlighting the charism of the Sisters of today.
A Heart On Fire 400 Years Ago Shaped Our Church Today (Part 4)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 15, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Part 4 of the new video series written and narrated by Fr. John Freund, C.M.
Being Taught To See What I Had Not Seen
by John Freund, CM | Feb 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Seeing but not seeing – Jesus expects only one thing of his followers: to see who and what he sees. Those who do so become “other Christs.”
A Canadian View: The Haves and the Have Nots
by Jim Paddon | Feb 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
In one of Frederic’s famous speeches he warns us about the widening gap between those that have (the haves) so much and those that have very little. (the have nots).
Along The Way
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
St. Paul proclaims he came upon this “Way” through personal encounter with the light and the voice of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Which Person Do You See… and What Difference Does It Make?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
When we see a person in need do we see a hungry person needing a hot meal? Or do we see a discouraged person hungering for hope and a way forward?
Blissful and Woeful Far Beyond Belief
by Ross Dizon | Feb 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus became poor to make us rich by his poverty. He is the firstborn among many poor brothers and sisters who trust in God and, hence, are blissful. Jesus teaches that poor people are blessed, blissful. And those, too, who are hungry, and those who are weeping. ...
The Value of Silence
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Silence lost its “right to be” in the world of noise and a multitude of unnecessary words.
The Vincentian as Educators
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
We, Vincentians of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and members of other branches of the Vincentian Family, are born educators.