Like Saint Benedict, the father of western monasticism, Mother Seton’s life was grounded in contemplation and action. She was a woman of prayer who put all of her energy into the work God called her towards, always trusting in Grace.
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A Vincentian View: The Company of Strangers
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 14
by Famvin Media Resources | March 27, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Three people share their personal reflections about Palm Sunday.
Anyone Listening?
by John Freund, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
Contemplation: Old and Ever New – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 4
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 10, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
This is the fourth in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by...
The Pope Video • For The Elderly
by .famvin | Jul 9, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Elderly.
The Poor Have Much to Teach Us #1
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 26, 2018 | Formation
Video can be a good way for the poor to teach us. Watch and ponder… and the poor will teach us.
Bishop Leo Raymond de Neckère, CM: Among the First Vincentians in the U.S.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 24, 2018 | Formation
Leo Raymond de Neckère, C.M., was one of the pioneers of the Vincentians in the United States.
A Light in Darkness #NUVMI
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
If you have doubts, or friends who are in some “darkness,” act as if you have faith, ask St. Louise, and light will be given.
June 26: Blessed Marie-Madeleine Fontaine, Marie-Françoise Lanel, Thérèse Fantou, Jeanne Gérard and Marguerite Rutan
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 22, 2018 | Formation
June 26 is the memorial of Blessed Marguerite Rutan D.C., and Blessed Maria Magdalene Fontaine D.C. and Companions, Martyrs of Arras. Learn more in two SlideShare presentations.
Vincent Was a Life-Long Learner
by John Freund, CM | Jun 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent was a life-long learner. Vincent didn’t just happen. Vincent spent his lifetime waking up to the demands of the Gospel and the needs of those who were poor. I am reminded of the monk Bede Griffiths, a life-long learner, who said in the 81st year of his life...
Vincentian Centre – St Vincent de Paul Society
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
What does the Vincentian centre do? A short video to illustrate how Vinnies SA Australia provides over 17,000 safe nights sleep & meals.
Embrace What God is Doing
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 20, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Embrace What God is Doing (Rom 5:1-2) To appreciate the revolutionary thrust of Paul’s message, I think of the story of a young man whose inner voice kept repeating, “You’re not good enough.” Responding to this, he felt he had to keep demonstrating that he had...
The Secret Sauce of Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2018 | Formation, News, Reflections, Systemic change
The best way to help the poor is to respect them, to stand before them as an equal, without any masks, privilege, without any authority other than love and respect. And love will help you persevere in spite of the disappointments and the failures and the lack of honesty that we have to deal with almost every day.
John Is the Name of the Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth
by Ross Dizon | Jun 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus Christ is divine mercy in person. It is fitting, then, that his Forerunner has John (“God has shown favor”) for a name. Fitting, too, that Scripture accounts about John instruct us. Neighbors and relatives are going to name Elizabeth’s son after her husband. ...