For the last years, I do not think that I have meditated on any theme more often that listening. Most recently, the line that ends the story of the Transfiguration has attracted me.
Formation
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.
Contemplation: Chosen From All Eternity – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Sap of Life, Strength and Fruitfulness
by Ross Dizon | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 8
by .famvin | Feb 28, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
A Transforming Surprise – Encounter With Jesus
by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus’ disciples experienced a transforming surprise. They became aware of being loved. That encounter opened their eyes … and they ran to tell others about it!
Jesús David Coronel: My Vocational Experience
by Jesús David Coronel | Oct 8, 2023 | Formation
My name is Jesús David Coronel, I am originally from Cuautla Morelos Mexico. My vocational process was permeated with different events that followed my response
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The Bread of the Eucharist and the Bread of the Poor
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 7, 2023 | Formation
It was noticed by some of his friends that, after the general Communion at Notre Dame on Holy Thursday, Ozanam, instead of going straight home to his breakfast, disappeared in another direction. They watched him and found that he went first to the baker's and then to...
On Doves and Serpents • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"In actual practice this virtue is about choosing the right way to do things. We should make it a sacred principle, then, admitting of no exceptions, that since we are working for God we will always choose God-related ways for carrying out our work, and see and judge...
Places of St. Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 6, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Bruce Krause, C.M. prepared these PowerPoint slides of special places in the life of St. Vincent de Paul.
Missing the Point!
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Been in a conversation where someone missed your point? I certainly have. I have, more times than I care to admit, been the one who missed the point.
A Canadian View: Refreshing Our Social Justice Approach
by Jim Paddon | Oct 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.
More Than (Matthew 20:1-16)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
There’s an ancient (1964!) song entitled “More Than”– More than the greatest love the world has known/ this is the love I give to you alone.”
Putting Newest Cardinals in Their Place
by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In speaking to the newest group of Cardinals, Pope Francis reminds them … and us… of an often-ignored passage from the Acts of the Apostles.
Dare the Wise and Learned to Be Truthful
by Ross Dizon | Oct 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the sign of contradiction. He brings to light what we harbor in our hearts. He cannot but dare us to be truthful. Jesus does not fail to dare the wise and the learned to choose the good that they learn and receive. That is to say, he asks them to act as...