Formation
Lenten Video Series, Day 16: Above and Beyond
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Reverend Carlo Santa Teresa encourages us to go above and beyond what we feel we are capable of.
Lenten Video Series, Day 15: God Given
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Through combining his God-given talents for music and lyrics, Jack found he was able to bring many individuals into the faith.
March 18, 1879: John Joseph Lynch C.M. Appointed First Archbishop of Toronto
by Famvin Media Resources | March 18, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
On this date in 1879, John Joseph Lynch, C.M. was appointed the first Archbishop of Toronto, Canada.
A prayer in solidarity with Ukraine
by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | March 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 2 Comments
Pope Francis, stating that his “heart is broken” invited people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine. We take this time now to be close to the sufferings of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.
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A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 3)
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 27, 2022 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
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Advent Reflections (Day 2)
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 27, 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.
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Advent Reflections (Day 1)
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 26, 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.
A Vincentian View: The Wisdom of Widows
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
One can easily discern the thinking of the authors of the Lectionary in bringing together the two stories which were proclaimed on this past Sunday. We heard two tales about widows and unmatched generosity. I cannot help but to be drawn to Jesus’ telling...
Questions for Digital Passersby and Good Samaritans
by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Voice of the Poor, the wounded on the road to Jericho today. Some questions for digital passersby and good Samaritans.
Good News of Jesus in a World of Bad News
by Ross Dizon | Nov 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus embodies the Good News that he brings to those who live in a world of bad news. He expects Christians to do likewise Sadly, women, children and those with disabilities often do not count. But the good news is that Jesus protects women against heartless and...
St. Vincent de Paul Society Sharing Their Stories
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 11, 2018 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
See the stories shared by Vincentians over the course of the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s U.S. National Assemblies.
The Pope Video • In the Service of Peace
by Elizabeth Astridge | Nov 10, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray together that the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict. Pope Francis – November 2018 We all want peace. It is desired above all by...
Remembering the Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 9, 2018 | Formation
Every November 6, the Church commemorates the saints martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). A number of them were from the Vincentian Family.
What I Learned From a Funeral Homily
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
When God has other ideas do we follow them?
A Canadian View: Crime and Us
by Jim Paddon | Nov 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
I have often wondered why our prison system in Canada is called Corrections Canada when there seems to be little evidence of trying to re-habilitate prisoners while they serve their sentence. It would be too simple to compare our system with that of the USA where the...
Testifying
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Testifying (Luke 9:1-2) Reading Luke’s account of the disciples being sent out, I put myself in the shoes of one of those 70 individuals directed to go forth and proclaim the Good News that in Jesus, God’s forgiving compassion is drawing near. How would I feel...