In this video from the Miraculous Medal Shrine, we will see what Jesus was going through on the way to Calvary, through Mary’s eyes. Then we will try to make practical applications for our lives.
Formation
Branches that Remain on the Vine
by Ross Dizon | April 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent VII
by John Freund, CM | April 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “You see, Sisters, even though we don’t see God, faith teaches us that His holy presence is everywhere…”
April 25: Feast of the Translation of the Relics of St. Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | April 25, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
A transfer of the relics of Saint Vincent took place on April 25, 1830, via a grandiose procession to the Chapel at the Vincentian Mother House, rue de Sèvres.
Called to Ecological Conversion
by Sister Caroljean Willie, SC | April 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One of the themes threaded throughout Laudato Si’ is the need for an ecological conversion.
Can You Imagine Preaching To the Pope?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Capuchin Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM bears the title of“Preacher to the Papal Household.” He must be well respected!
Lenten Video Series, Day 26: A Matter of the Heart
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Allowing Christ to lead us to where we need to be rather than where we believe we might want to be, is the core of deriving joy from sacrifice.
The Vincentian Charism, Vincentian Spirituality and Our Way of Life Part 2 #IamVincent
by John P. Prager, C.M. | Dec 22, 2016 | Formation, Social, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
We hope you enjoyed Part One earlier today. Continue to listen and learn about our Our Way of Life, and about five characteristics of Vincentian spirituality that everyone who wants to say #IamVincent needs to practice. This presentation was given during the Latin...
The Vincentian Charism, Vincentian Spirituality and our Way of Life Part 1 #IamVincent
by John P. Prager, C.M. | Dec 22, 2016 | Formation, Social, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Listen and learn about our Our Way of Life, and about five characteristics of Vincentian spirituality that everyone who wants to say #IamVincent needs to practice. This presentation was given during the Latin American Encounter of the Vincentian Family, Guatemala –...
Attuned To The Fear of the Lord
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Attuned To “The Fear of the Lord” (Isaiah 11:1-5; Lk. 10: 21) In Isaiah’s description of the special one God will send (“A shoot from the stump of Jesse”), he lists a number of qualities this person will have. Wisdom, understanding, strength, and so forth. But one of...
Systemic Change Requires Critical Thinking
by John Freund, CM | Dec 21, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
If we are to take seriously St. John Paul II’s challenge to Vincentians about finding long-term solutions we need to develop critical thinking skills.
Light for our Path Is the Word of God
by Ross Dizon | Dec 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The creative and sustaining Word, made flesh and dwelling among us, is the true light that enlightens everyone. The comforting oracle through prophet Isaiah comes to fulfillment with the coming of Jesus. In him, too, the great light that people walking in...
“If A Stranger” – Song for the North American Vincentian Family Meeting
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 20, 2016 | Formation, News
Sr. Caroljean Willie, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, shares the song "If A Stranger" with the Vincentian Family. Although the song is copyrighted by the Columban Fathers, they have given us permission to use it and post it on the Famvin website. Sister Terry...
Advent Wait Joyfully – Teaching Others
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 19, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Advent Wait Joyfully - Teaching Others - God’s Spirit is in us! - Vincentians Fast and are Patient Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Advent Wait Joyfully Part of the struggle we have is when we meet other people on their journey whether they are in prison or they are...
St. Vincent On the Incarnation: Christmas Video
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 18, 2016 | Formation
On this fourth Sunday of Advent we offer a video in which St. Vincent contemplates the Heart of Christ and shares his reflections.
Joy to the World
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In the Old Testament, when the prophets spoke about the coming of the messiah their words expressed great joy. In the book of prophet Isaiah, we have many passages which express the joy of messianic time. This may be the reason, why the first reading for the liturgy...