Jesus is “God-with-us.” This name makes known that the one who alone is holy is with us who are not holy; he wants to...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXVI
by John Freund, CM | March 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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.
Lenten Video Series, Day 23: Committed
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The psychological pain of engaging in the pro-life movement is a daily challenge.
A Vincentian Minute: Virtue from the inside out– Mortification
by Famvin Media Resources | March 27, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this fourth of our five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us to know what makes us passionate, both the holy righteous and the unholy egotistical.
Lenten Video Series, Day 22: Tears of Joy
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The sacrifice in overcoming your obstacles will lead you to become a beacon of hope for others.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 7
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Advent Reflections (Day 17)
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 12, 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 Canadian View: A New Definition of Homelessness?
by Jim Paddon | Aug 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Deep in the heart of Texas, the government of the Unites States of America operates immigrant detention centres. Many countries have immigration detention centres, including Canada, but the Texas centres are operated in a very different way. They make a point of...
A Vincentian View: For the Greater Glory of God
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “For the Greater Glory of God” A week or so ago, I had the opportunity to preach on the memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola. As might be expected, I began to think about the Jesuits and then I toyed with the idea of how many Jesuits I could list. ...
Lord, Teach Us to Think Anew!
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Are we ready to leave the box of our normal thinking and to find the opportunity that lies disguised in this challenge? Show us the truth that will set us free.
New: Instagram Topic Channels
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 7, 2018 | Formation, Social, Social Media
Why do I talk about Instagram and not SnapChat? Because every demographic needs their social media channel where I don’t bother them!
Hungry for the Living Bread, the Word Made Flesh
by Ross Dizon | Aug 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the living bread that came down from heaven. The hungry who eat him, the Word made flesh, will live forever. They murmur about Jesus because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” They behave as those hungry people who complained against God...
“What is Happening with Immigrant Reception Policies is Intolerable” (SSVP Italy)
by Di Trapani, CM | Aug 6, 2018 | Disasters and Responses, Formation, News
"There is still a beautiful Italy, ready to welcome, to integrate, to give work, to help these people, be they refugees, asylum seekers or simply 'economic migrants.' An Italy that goes on thanks to their work, will, sacrifice. They are men and women like us,...
Example of the Vincentian Charism As Lived Out Today
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 5, 2018 | Formation
Spend six minutes being inspired by the Vincentian charism in action!
Sayings That Have Shaped Us
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Wisdom has shaped us. The Book of Proverbs says, “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!” (16:16)
The Pope Video • The Treasure of Families
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 4, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray: Together, let us ask Jesus that any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity. Pope Francis - August 2018 ...