I sometimes wish I could be teleported back to the days of the early church and experience Jesus as they did.
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by John Freund, CM | February 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“… When one has experienced in oneself weaknesses and tribulations, one is more sensitive to those of others.”
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | February 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 5: Filled with God’s Love and Joy.
by Famvin Media Resources | February 21, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Presentation of a classic Lenten Letter of Fr. Robert Maloney, CM.
by Sr. Caroljean Willie, SC, Ph.D. | February 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Laudato Si’ provides a roadmap for navigating the very uncertain times in which we find ourselves today. We are facing an ecological crisis which is both a profound moral and cultural crisis.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I sometimes wish I could be teleported back to the days of the early church and experience Jesus as they did.
by Pam Matambanadzo | Feb 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
For years now I have fully appreciated the thought behind celebrating Black History Month. At least that was until I saw…
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I can imagine Peter’s consternation when Jesus challenges him to head out one more time. Likely shaking his head, Peter nonetheless gives his “ok, one more!”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In my years as a bishop, I have learned one thing. Nothing is more beautiful than seeing the enthusiasm, dedication, zeal and energy with which so many young people live their lives
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2016 | Church, Formation, Reflections
As religious communities struggle to make sense of violence and killings at home and abroad, clergy members deliver difficult words about mercy and ‘the holiness of all.’ Many famvin visitors, especially among the Ladies of Charity USA, recognize Fr. Richard Gielow,...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 29, 2016 | Formation
Father Robert Maloney, C.M., writes: More than a century before the word “inculturation” became popular, Justin [St. Justin de Jacobis] was a master of the art. He said to his listeners: “...if anyone should question you: ‘Who is this stranger?’, answer: ‘He is a...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 28, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
One says mystique and the other says mystic. How do we understand a Vincent who liked to use this motto: "Action is our entire task," and then would add, “Perfection does not come from ecstasy but rather from doing the will of God.” (SV 11:41. 317). Contemplative in...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 28, 2016 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As close to 2,000,000 youth gather in Cracovia for World Youth Day, it's good to remember from where many have come, and what the world situation looks like. Facts: Youth are a significant group in the world. The number of youth between the ages of 15 and 24 is 1.1...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 27, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media
When people say they have a broken heart, they have entered a deep poverty. They pray, and sometimes there's no answer. Vincentians are called to serve body and spirit. Listen to this Sarah Hart song. https://youtu.be/WBecGxKmEKM [box type="tick" size="large"...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 27, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: Fr. Patrick J. Griffin, CM “Listening” Do you set aside books which you say that you are going to read when you get the chance? I try to do that during the summer. There are, of course, junk novels which I select for guilty pleasure, but there are...
by James Claffey | Jul 27, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
“A process for Christian Life, a practical way to respond lovingly to the God who first loved us." You may have heard the expression “a Matthew 25 Christian,” referring to someone who emphasizes the Last Judgment in her approach to the faith. This approach takes the...
by Ross Dizon | Jul 26, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
There is no trace of greed in Jesus, and he is most rich in what matters to God. Jesus refuses to intervene in an inheritance dispute. Perhaps he does not want to do something that others may misconstrue as softness with those who love money. What is certain,...