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Saint Louise’s example shows us some common pitfalls to avoid
by Famvin Media Resources | April 26, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
We can learn something by looking at the various stumbling blocks that St. Louise may have encountered.
A Polarized Church both Then and Now
by John Freund, CM | April 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Growing up, I was fascinated by fading pictures meticulously glued into some decades-old family albums. There I saw pictures of my mother and father before I was born.
A Vincentian View: The Good Shepherd
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In the 23rd Psalm, the psalmist proclaims, “My shepherd is the Lord.” I imagine that when Jesus prayed these words, he found a depiction of himself.
Mother Theresa and her “call within a call”
by John Freund, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In 1946, during a train ride from Calcutta to Darjeeling, Mother Teresa received what she called, “the call within a call.” The Lord asked her to begin a new religious community that would live and work with the poorest of the poor.
The Pope Video • For the martyrs of our day, witnesses to Christ
by .famvin | Mar 2, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the martyrs of our day, witnesses to Christ.
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
St. Vincent’s Development of an Apostolic Outlook
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 20, 2023 | Formation
From the introduction to an article by Fr. Emeric Amyot d'Inville, C.M.: "I would now like to offer you a reflection about the way that St. Vincent focused on the social and ecclesial reality surrounding him. Because, as a result of this very focused look... [he]...
What was your mother’s special recipe?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Nobody could make (fill in your favorite meal )… at least not like she did. There was something special about it. You can still almost taste it.
Where Do You Fit In Now?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 19, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
How do you further conversations with people who have different starting points and live in other categories than your own?
Reflect the Creator and Owner of All
by Ross Dizon | Oct 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the image of the God whom no one has ever seen. Hence, he cannot but reflect God who is merciful, kind, and faithful. No doubt, we Christians want to reflect Jesus. And we believe, of course, that to reflect him means to reflect also the very God whose...
Lord, I Am Not Worthy (Mt 21:28-32)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Reading Jesus’ parable about the two Sons, it struck me how often in the Gospels Jesus leans in favor of the ones who are out of favor.
If Jesus’ Mother Had a Scrapbook
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We all know what a scrapbook is. It is not about simple scraps. It is about keeping memories alive.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 26
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
A Vincentian Minute: Praying With Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 15, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words.
Life Without Limit: Blessed Frederic Ozanam and Mother Seton
by Lisa Lickona, STL | Oct 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Elizabeth Ann Seton and Frederic Ozanam grounded their lives in the true freedom of Christ, who took what appeared on the outside to be lives of tragic brevity, and brought forth from them great works of charity that continue to flourish today.