Pope Francis, stating that his “heart is broken” invited people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine. We take this time now to be close to the sufferings of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.
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by John Freund, CM | March 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “…Your first thought should be of God: thank Him for having preserved you during the night…”
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 29, 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 35: Greater Than Ourselves.
by Erika Warnholtz C. | March 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
What is the meaning of death for Catholics?
by Famvin Media Resources | March 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Mar 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Pope Francis, stating that his “heart is broken” invited people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine. We take this time now to be close to the sufferings of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.
by John Freund, CM | Mar 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
A million refugees, no refugee camps: Poles open their homes to Ukrainians (Crux)…The headline immediately caught my attention – especially since the reality as I write has swelled to more like two million.
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In the Summer of 1958, Jack McErlean discovered the joy of honor, the joy of faith, and the joy of friendship, through the sacrifice and hardship of military service.
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 6, 2016 | Formation
Continuing with our celebration this Wednesday of the anniversary of the beatification of Rosalie Rendu, D.C. on Nov. 9, 2003, here is another excerpt from the book by Sister Louise Sullivan, D.C.: "Sister Rosalie Rendu: A Daughter of Charity On Fire with Love for the...
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Nov 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
“After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands” (Rev.7:9). This is how St....
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the fourth of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 5, 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...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
John Allen pens an article entitled, A reminder that this Jesuit pope is also highly Franciscan. As always, I find his reflections thoughtful. Yes, Pope Francis is a Jesuit to his core, from his spirituality to his leadership style, and that's especially clear now as...
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Nov 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
“Monsieur, I am taking the liberty of writing to you to let you know how things are going in the matter concerning my son. I would like to say that the whole thing is a great affliction for me, but as a Christian I must embrace the scorn which normally accompanies...
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 4, 2016 | Formation
This Wednesday is the anniversary of the beatification of Rosalie Rendu, D.C. She was beatified on Nov. 9, 2003 by Pope John Paul II. In celebration I would like to share several excerpts from the book by Sister Louise Sullivan, D.C.: "Sister Rosalie Rendu: A Daughter...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 3, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. Fr. Santiago Azcarate, CM, Religious Advisor to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society in Spain, has written, Virtue can be seen as the crystallization of good...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 2, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Beginning with Mercy” As it has for many of you, this “Year of Mercy” has provided many blessings in my life. The privilege of preaching and presenting on mercy has enabled and demanded that I spend some time reflecting on what this virtue means...