The reward we get for sacrifice and almsgiving is eternal, it’s personal, it’s fulfilling in every way.
Formation
St. Louise’s Road to Humility
by Famvin Media Resources | May 9, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
A presentation from Chapter 15 of “Louise de Marillac: Come Winds or High Waters” by Élisabeth Charpy, D.C., (2018).
“Be Merciful, As Your Father is Merciful,” the New Book of Brother René Stockman
by Vincentian Family Office | May 8, 2021 | Formation, News | 0 Comments
Brother René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity, has published a new book titled Be Merciful, As Your Father is Merciful.
The Pope Video • The World of Finance
by .famvin | May 8, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The World of Finance.
Louise de Marillac and the Priests of the Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
A Canadian View: The Indigenous Sharing Circle
by Jim Paddon | Apr 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Our national social justice committee formed a sub committee titled the Indigenous Sharing Circle. (ISC).
Lenten Video Series, Day 31: This is My Body
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
An experience watching his brother play a priest martyred during the Mass inspired Deacon Dominic Winter to join the Seminary and truly discover the true sacrifice of Christ during the Mass.
Tolerate One Another, in Family and Community • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jan 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
“I thought you were above these small weaknesses. Do we think, my dear Sister, that we should never be contradicted? Do we think that everyone must give in to our wishes, and that they are obliged to find everything we do and say good? Is this not against the...
“Dream Dreams” prayer service
by .famvin | Jan 13, 2017 | Formation
The wording of this prayer service was originally used at a Vincentian Family Gathering with Fr. Gregory Gay at the conclusion of his visitation with Vincentians of the Eastern Province, U.S.A. It is about dreaming... of expanding our vision, of increased...
Could Andrew Garfield Be the Next “Vincentian of Wherever”?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 12, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Andrew Garfield, a fine actor soon to be seen in Martin Scorcese's "Silence," is on a journey. I'm sure there are others. Vincentians can walk with them. It was also clear that his “vast inner landscape” is, like many of ours, full of wounds and vulnerability. He...
A Vincentian View: An Examined Life
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “An Examined Life” Socrates wrote: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” The sentiment gives color and force to the desire for making a retreat, a nightly examen, a preparation for the sacrament of reconciliation, a heartfelt psalm of thanks. ...
How Can I Learn About Systemic Change?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change
How can I learn about using a systemic change approach?
Know the Son, Servant and Lamb of God
by Ross Dizon | Jan 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The only Son is the one who reveals God. Without the Son, we can neither know God nor attain salvation. No one knows the Father except the Son. And only those to whom the Son wants to reveal the Father can know the Father. Hence, Jesus is indispensable. We need...
Death of Jesus – Vincentian Humility – God’s Got This!
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Death of Jesus - Vincentian Humility - God's Got This! - Praying the Rosary Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Death of Jesus At the age of 33, Jesus was condemned to the death penalty. At the time crucifixion was the "worst" death. Only the worst criminals were...
The Eucharist: A Fire of Love, A Source of Peace
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 8, 2017 | Formation
The Daughters of Charity were chosen to give spiritual manna, the spirit of God, to the poor. Where do they receive him in order later to communicate him? In Holy Communion, my daughters ... let us draw near to this fire to be first of all enkindled ourselves and...
Mini-Retreat•Podcast: Vincent de Paul: a True Mystic #IamVincent #famvin400
by John Freund, CM | Jan 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever wondered what was the secret of Vincent’s amazing life? "Vincent de Paul: a true mystic" – represents the third and final installment of our mini-retreat based on reflections written by Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, C.M. of Province of Rio de Janeiro...