Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Part One: Importance of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Formation
A Vincentian View: The Good Shepherd
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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
Wanting their Good, and Letting Ourselves be Loved • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Feb 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"To love someone, properly speaking, is to want their good. According to this, to love Our Lord is to want His name to...
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 5
by .famvin | Feb 24, 2024 | Formation
Three people reflect on Lenten sacrifice, personal reflection, and patterning ourselves after Jesus’ example.
A Vincentian Minute: Things About Vincent 01
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 17, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney talks about St. Vincent de Paul during the month of September, also known as “Vincentian Month”.
NEW Museum & Visitor Center Opens Friday at the Seton Shrine
by .famvin | Sep 17, 2023 | Formation
Immerse yourself in the inspiring story of one of America’s saints at the new Seton Shrine Museum and Visitor Center.
The Origin of the Vincentian Charism in the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul • A Weekly reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Sep 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"On the day of the conversion of St. Paul, who is the 25th, this lady asked me —said Father Vincent— "to have a sermon in the church of Folleville to exhort its inhabitants to the general confession. So I did. I preached them on its importance and usefulness, and then...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Why the Conferences Are Called “Conferences”?
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 16, 2023 | Formation
From the Conferences of History (a weekly meeting of young students at Mr. Bailly's), a group of six young people, under the protection of Emmanuel Bailly*, decides to take action to help the poor. At the end of one of their first meetings, the question of naming the...
The Poor Jesus: The Christology of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 15, 2023 | Formation
In this presentation, Fr. John P. Prager, C.M. points out a few elements for understanding the Christ of St. Vincent.
Are Interruptions the story of your life?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever thought of interruptions as being the story of Jesus life? Let’s explore Jesus’ interruptions and what they can teach us.
Welcome Home Project Provides Safe Housing for Displaced Families
by Sisters Francelly Perez and Julie Cutter, DCs | Sep 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
At the end of 2018, The Vincentian Family started to work on the Welcome Home Project to provide safe housing for 32 displaced families in Parramos, Chimaltenango.
A Vincentian View: Lessons from Ozanam
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Labor Day, the beginning of the academic year, and the liturgical calendar (September 8) merge in drawing Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam to my mind at the beginning of September.
Remember Where You Were on 9/11?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I don’t think I will ever forget the morning of 9/11/2001. The phone rang. A close friend could barely say “Turn on television… the World Trade Center…” She could not finish the sentence!