Formation

Indwelling (John 14:21-26)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Lord Jesus grew up in an agricultural setting, and so it’s no surprise that He draws on images that run through that world.

Vincentian Mothers – “Saints” and “Saints Next Door”

by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This Mindwalk follows up with a look at Vincentian mothers who mentored dreams.

Contemplation: Invitation to Grow

by Tim Williams | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Why did you join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? And why do you stay? These are two very important questions for every Vincentian to meditate upon from time to time. Membership is a vocation, a calling. Each of us heard...

Advocate, Teach, Remind and Lead

by Ross Dizon | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus sends us the Holy Spirit from the Father. This Spirit of truth is upon us to advocate for us who are weak but seek to fulfill our mission. Jesus knows that his disciples need an Advocate to speak up for them and defend them. After all, they show time and again...

The Heart of Jesus in the Spirituality of St. Louise de Marillac

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 6, 2024 | Formation

‘Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart.’ was a Scripture verse that Louise and Vincent loved to quote.

Strengthening Our Mission: The Power of Collaboration in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

by Shirley Smalley | Jun 6, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Our vocation calls us to reach out and serve beside other people of good will to help relieve poverty and injustice.

Following Mother Seton’s Path Into the Sacred Heart of Jesus

by Lisa Lickona | Jun 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Devotion to the Sacred Heart teaches us that the way of the saints is not about an abstract ideal or rules for life,...

Beginnings in Eden and in the Desert

by Ross Dizon | Feb 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus obeys to the point of death on a cross. He does so to lead us to God and to the beginnings in Eden and in the desert, and to make us all just, washed in the waters of new birth. Jesus stays in the desert for forty days, which sends us back, in the first place,...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 43

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Firewood for the Soul: Meals of thanks

by Samantha Hill | Feb 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 04

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 11, 2024 | Formation

Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: surfacing gifts.

The Poor and Quality of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Feb 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

"O Savior! O my Lord and my God! You’ve raised up a Company for this purpose; You’ve sent it to persons who are poor, and You will that it should make You known to them as the one, true God, and Jesus Christ whom You sent into the world, so that, by this means, they...