Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
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
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 4
by .famvin | Feb 22, 2024 | Formation
Three people reflect on their own Lenten experiences.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 4
by .famvin | Feb 22, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Frederic Ozanam: Pioneer and Prophet
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 8, 2023 | Formation
Frederic Ozanam’s practical theology foreshadowed seismic shifts in Catholic social theory 100 years into the future.
Frederic Ozanam and Social Justice
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 8, 2023 | Formation
In an article that originally appeared on the website Justice Matters Ireland, Sr. Claire Sweeney, DC, writes: According to Ozanam, social justice demands that all Christians be a leaven in society. Writing to Lallier in November 1836, he says: “…if the question which...
How Did America Get So Mean?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Noted columnist David Brooks caught my attention! In a September 2023 reflection in the Atlantic Monthly (Subscription required), he wrote Over the past eight years or so, I’ve been obsessed with two questions. The first is: Why have Americans become so sad? … My second, related question is: Why have Americans become so mean?
Frederic Ozanam and Vincentian Formation
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 7, 2023 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The following video examines six elements that help spiritually form the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The text is adapted from the article “Frédéric Ozanam: Systemic Thinking, and Systemic Change," by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D. Vincentian Heritage...
A Canadian View: Summer Reflections
by Jim Paddon | Sep 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As we approach the end of summer here in Canada, for myself and many others, we have had a summer of relaxation and an opportunity to enjoy time with family and exploring new and exciting parts of our vast nation.
Daughters of Charity Services Launches Vincentian Values Week 2023
by Daughters of Charity Services | Sep 7, 2023 | Formation, News
Vincentian Values Week is set to launch later this month, running from September 25 – 29.
A Very Personal Question (Matthew 16:13-20)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
To get at a pivotal question in Matthew’s 23rd chapter, consider the distinction between two types of answers, one standard and the other personal.
What Does Labor Day Mean For You?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Men and women may have different associations with the word “labor.” Men might think of labor in terms of a “ job.” Women might be more inclined to think of the “labor”in the context of giving birth. Today, I want to explore a deeper meaning of what we call Labor Day.
Gather Together Two or Three in Jesus’ Name
by Ross Dizon | Sep 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is always in his Church. Yes, he is in the midst of those who gather together in his name by the initiative of Providence. Jesus wants us disciples to know that we shall receive for sure what we pray for, but on one condition: we will have to agree on what to...