“Taking in the news.” It can refer to events both good and bad, taking in the news of a baby’s birth, for instance, or at the other end, receiving word of a loved one’s passing.
Formation
Hallow, Honor the Temple of the Lord
by Ross Dizon | March 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: Lamps Always Lit
by John Freund, CM | March 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
What enabled Vincent to keep his lamps lit in the face of tragedy? What can we learn from him?
Lenten Video Series: Day 11, Relationship with God
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 11: Relationship with God.
Volunteering from a Distance
by Noreen White | March 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I began my volunteering with the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in Ethiopia as a Vincentian Lay Missionary (VLM) volunteer in 2013 for three months.
My Favorite Image of God
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
As I look back over my life I realize how, over time, my relationship to God has emphasized one or another person of the Trinity.
Lover of Sinners and Outcast
by Ross Dizon | Jan 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is a lover of those whom religion and society shun: sinners, widows, orphans and strangers. They are dear to...
Louise de Marillac: Decent and Stable Work for All
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Nov 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
“Since one of the greatest assets of this project is the work which it provides, it is necessary to assign tasks which are useful and productive. An acceptable one would be that of clothmaker. Apart from being productive —the cloth could be used in the House and in...
November 23: Fr. Thomas Judge, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 18, 2016 | Formation
November 23 marks the death (in 1933) of Fr. Thomas Augustine Judge C.M. of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission. Father Judge believed in the capacity of ordinary men and women to love and serve God in the ordinary circumstances of their lives.
Cefonin Dining Hall of Dschang (Cameroon)
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 18, 2016 | Daughters of Charity, News, Reflections
Dear Benefactors, I would like to introduce you to 4 boys. Their mother leaves home very early in the morning to clean a family’s home and she returns home around 6:00. She has a small salary of 38 € per month. We found the children in a very poor nutritional state....
From Value to Virtue: Humility
by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Nov 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The second is Humility: the virtue of nearness. In view of our desire to promote love and respect toward the poor, the Rule of the Society of St. Vincent de...
Bridges Built of Stories and Forgiveness #IamVincent
by Nikki Murillo (CVV '15) | Nov 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
They say that patience is a virtue. Is forgiveness one as well? As we sat under the shade of a metal canopy talking to two border patrol agents, the hot Texas sun assaulted our faces. The two border patrol agents who greeted us had last names that were of Latino...
Mary Brought Life to My Life • Tales of the Miraculous Virgin
by Patty García | Nov 17, 2016 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections
In a few days, the Vincentian Family will greet the Virgin with special affection in its invocation of "Miraculous." Surely this month many reflections will be published online, on her history, present, etc. Last month, we invited you to...
A Vincentian View: Remembering
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Remembering” “God gave us memories so that we could have roses in December.” (J. M. Barrie) That line still sticks in my mind from high school because it flows out of my sentimental heart. It reminds me of the importance of memories and their...
King Unlike All Other Kings Undoubtedly
by Ross Dizon | Nov 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is King! How do we react to this proclamation? As an assembly, the elders of the people, the chief priests and the scribes bring Jesus before Pilate. After hearing the charges, the Roman prefect asks Jesus if he is the king of the Jews. Jesus answers him,...
A Family Devotion • Tales of the Miraculous Virgin
by Agnes Marie | Nov 15, 2016 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections
In less than a month, the Vincentian Family will greet the Virgin with special affection in its invocation of "Miraculous." Surely this month many reflections will be published online, on her history, present, etc. Last week, we invited...