At Guadalupe, our Blessed Mother’s personal relationship with the people of Mexico changed the world. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton discovered the same truth in her own life. When you remember that Jesus and Mary are your family, then truly, anything is possible.
Formation
Heart Transplants – Physical… and Spiritual
by John Freund, CM | April 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I remember well the stir caused when Christian Barnard in 1967 announced the first successful human heart transplant. Newly ordained, I joined with people around the world rejoicing in this miracle.
Lenten Video Series, Day 32: Chance of a Lifetime
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The reward we get for sacrifice and almsgiving is eternal, it’s personal, it’s fulfilling in every way.
A Canadian View: The Indigenous Sharing Circle
by Jim Paddon | April 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Our national social justice committee formed a sub committee titled the Indigenous Sharing Circle. (ISC).
Lenten Video Series, Day 31: This is My Body
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
An experience watching his brother play a priest martyred during the Mass inspired Deacon Dominic Winter to join the Seminary and truly discover the true sacrifice of Christ during the Mass.
Advent Reflections (Day 16)
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 11, 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 Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 5)
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 11, 2022 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
St. Catherine Labouré: A Dream Comes True
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 7, 2018 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation
SlideShare presentation that shows the connection between St. Catherine and St. Vincent, through dreams and visions whose meaning she did not understand at first.
My New Way of Entering Into Advent Expectation
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
This year my image of Advent is an image of expectant parents excitedly seeking, and rejoicing in, the evidence of life stirring in a womb of God’s people.
VLM/VMC Impact: Continuing to Embrace the Vincentian Charism
by Krissy (Bennett) Bruce | Dec 6, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Meet Krissy Bruce, a 2007 and 2008 Vincentian Lay Missionary in Ethiopia, and learn how she continues to embrace the Vincentian Charism today.
The Future Pulls The Present
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Advent (Ad: toward; Vent: coming), lays out the direction of the season. It doesn’t just celebrate the future but what of that future is being poured into the present.
A Baby Changes Everything
by John Freund, CM | Dec 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Having a baby is a life-changer. It bears repeating. A baby changes everything. One baby changed everything – for everyone – literally!
Personally Seeing and Receiving God’s Salvation
by Ross Dizon | Dec 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the salvation of God in person. Only those who repent and renew themselves personally will see and receive God’s salvation.
Dec. 1: Foundation Day of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 2, 2018 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
The pioneer spirit of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth began in a log house in Kentucky. That spirit continues today in the United States and across the globe.
Daughters of Charity: Bridge
by .famvin | Nov 30, 2018 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
A YouTube video beautifully illustrates how the Daughters of Charity serve those in need, with compassion and strength, ministering in the everyday worlds of the poor and the marginalized.
Ever Wanted a Do-over?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Ever Wanted a Do-over? Vincent did! I suspect we all have. How about helping others rebuild their lives by speaking out on their behalf?