When St. Paul asks us to “put on the mind of Christ” he has much more in mind than mouthing Jesus’ words.
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Video: St. Vincent de Paul Society Celebrating 175 Years in the USA; Now Adapting to Challenges of COVID-19
by Famvin Media Resources | November 15, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
A video showing how the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Marin County, California has adapted to serve their neighbors in need despite the many challenges of COVID-19.
Homelessness and Laudato Si
by Molly Seeley, Institute of Global Homelessness | November 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
We need to look not only at housing those already on the street, but also at addressing the root reasons that people become homeless in the first place.
When God Calls… An Extraordinary Decision
by Bernadette Khanthong, DC | November 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Living in a country where the Roman Catholic religion comprises a very small percentage is not a great factor in entering religious life!
The Pope Video • Artificial Intelligence
by .famvin | November 14, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Artificial Intelligence.
Obsess about Having Money and Security
by Ross Dizon | Oct 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus teaches by word and deed that we cannot serve God and money. Hence, to obsess about making money is to reject...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History I
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Charity is mission.
“What is your name, dear?” #IamVincent @DePaulMission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A DePaul Student, "Maggie" tells the story of meeting someone in a nursing home and how that relationship compared to other relationships in her life. She prepared this video for a Peace Justice and Conflict Studies class on Digital Storytelling at DePaul University....
Vincentian Families: #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian Families need to take note of Pope Francis' Amoris Laetitia from a particular point of view. One of the founding members of the works of the Center for FaithJustice and it's "worX" programs, Mike Laskey continues to reflect his Holy Cross and Vincentian...
I wonder. And #IamVincent @SJUMission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To say #IamVincent implies that we maintain awareness of the poor and suffering around us. Fr. John Kettleberger, C.M., reflects on a visit to Lourdes where he reveals his Vincentian character and charism as simple “wonder” at the profound prayer lives of our brothers...
The Faces of God
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The Faces of God John 8:14 I once came across a psychological test aiming to measure a person’s trust in life or fear of it, life understood in its most general sense as existence or reality. It was getting at the question, “Down at your instinctual level, do...
Uncomfortable with systemic change?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
Uncomfortable with systemic change? It is no secret that many people are uncomfortable with systemic change. It seems to be so hard to get a handle on. On the other hand there are others who are comfortable with what they think is systemic change. Actually what they...
Chief and eternal Shepherd of the flock
by Ross Dizon | Apr 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is a Shepherd who cares and protects; we fear no evil even when we walk through dark valleys. Jesus and the one who has sent him to be Shepherd of the whole flock are one. The Shepherd’s success depends on this union. The intimacy between the Father and Jesus...
Layers and barks
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The coconut is a difficult fruit to split open. You will need a machete or a large knife to get to its delicious meat. In many parts of Latin America, fresh coconut water serves to quench the thirst of those on a walk. Staying in my memory is the amazing agility of...
The Value of Suffering
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The Value of Suffering -- Vincentians are Merciful – See your Miracles in Prayer – Forgiveness and Trust God’s Plan Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 12. 2016 The Value of Suffering – Many of those we serve are suffering more than we know. Our job as...
Connect and Learn: CONFAVI – Venezuela
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 11, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
ACTIVITIES AND INITIATIVES: The Team or Council of Famvin - Venezuela was formed following the first meeting of the Vincentian Family in July 2001 and since there has been a meeting every three months, and the coordinator changes every 4 years. We have conducted a...