In an earlier post, I noted how the Holy Father’s summons to “synodality” attracts me. His call to “journey together”...
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by Vincentian Family Office | January 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I am a student for the Congregation of the Mission (Province of Brazil) and am a participant in this marvelous reality that is being promoted by the International Office of the Vincentian Family and FAVILA: the Vincentian Confraternities.
by Famvin Media Resources | January 17, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent soon realized that the fruit of the popular missions would quickly vanish unless there were good priests to continue conducting them; so, he makes seminary work a part of the purpose of his Congregation.
by Carol De Angelo, SC | January 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In Part 2, I ask us to reflect on how practicing contemplative awareness, attitude and intention and comprehensive compassion are important aspects of Vincentian-Setonian collaboration.
by Famvin Media Resources | January 15, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
On January 25 we commemorate a transformative moment in the life of St. Vincent. Inspired by this, may we each “find our own Folleville”.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In an earlier post, I noted how the Holy Father’s summons to “synodality” attracts me. His call to “journey together”...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Is Pope Francis taking a different approach in his message for the 2022 World Day for Peace?
by Ross Dizon | Jan 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the one the Father has anointed with the Holy Spirit. Hence, he cannot but baptize with the Holy Spirit and...
by Famvin Media Resources | May 13, 2016 | Formation
Find out what was happening in North America during this week of May in 1849, 1878, and 1888.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 13, 2016 | Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Beginnings August 21, 2013 – Convened by Father Ziad HADDAD CM, Visitor of the Congregation of the Mission in the Middle East, the leaders of the various branches of the Vincentian Family in Lebanon had their first meeting as one Vincentian Family. The meeting took...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The grandmotherly woman tugged gently on my arm, silently commanding me to stop walking for a moment. “Oh, the women’s coats in the size you requested are over that way a little more, ma’am,” I said. “Would you like me to bring the rack closer to you?” We were at St....
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Dennis Gallagher writes to us about our spiritual location. A friend of mine who is a realtor has often said this mantra in obtaining sales: location, location, location! In business being in the right place at the right time seems to make the sale. Knowing your...
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The Saints as Bibliography Acts 4:8 There’s a writer who characterizes the lives of the saints as “bibliographic entries onto the life of the Lord Jesus Christ.” A bibliography: a series of additions to the one story; i.e., variations on how Jesus’ story plays...
by Ross Dizon | May 10, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus does not cease to surprise. He uses surprises to teach us everything, through the Holy Spirit, and to guide us to all truth. What a surprise of surprises surely for the disciples to see their Teacher alive after his crucifixion and burial! His entry into the...
by Javier F. Chento | May 9, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
2. What it means to be a member of the Family Basing myself on Fr. Eli’s clear ideas, I dare expand the horizon of what, in my humble opinion, could encompass relationships among the members of the Family in this year of Vincentian Collaboration, a year that could...
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 9, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Image of God - Vincentian Hero’s Serve - Listen, Recognize the Truth – Come to the Table Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Please Pray for each other. I ask for special prayers for the people in Fort Mc Murray Alberta, Canada who are being...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 9, 2016 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
St. Vincent de Paul told us “We should assist the poor in every way and do it both by ourselves and by enlisting the help of others…. to do this is to preach the gospel by words and work” (CCD 12: Conf. #195). The Vincentian family was invited to focus 2015 as the...