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 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 John Freund, CM | January 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Pilate’s somewhat cynical question is among the most famous questions of history. In a somewhat prophetic message for World Communications Day 2020 Pope Francis offered what amounts to a “mindwalk” on truth.
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 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...
by Famvin Media Resources | May 8, 2016 | Formation
On May 8, 1927, Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, a Sister of Charity of St. Elizabeth, died at Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. She was 26 years old. She is the fourth native-born American woman to have been beatified. Who was she?
by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Before Henry Ford built his first car, he was quoted as saying: "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would've said faster horses." The right answer, but the wrong question. The astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus asked in 1543: "Could it be that Earth orbits the...
by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2016 | Church, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Pope Francis not only raises consciousness about those who are homeless but in so many ways models comprehensive pastoral care of the homeless. After reading the following what questions does it raise for Vincentian Family ministries with the homeless. The Pope’s...
by Famvin Media Resources | May 6, 2016 | Formation
In the article "The Concept of Consecration in the Writings of Louise de Marillac," Sr. Carmen Urrizburu, DC, notes that in the convent where Louise was placed as a child after the death of her father, she came to understand that 'consecration' implied silence and...
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 6, 2016 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The International Day of Prayer for AIC is Monday, May 9, 2016 when we celebrate the Feast of Saint Louise. Below is a prayer for the occasion, with a downloadable pdf at the end. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER (2016) Feast of Saint Louise de Marillac Opening Prayer: As...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Client? This story was created on June 14th, in Golden, Colorado. It was created during the year end retreat for the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers. Find out more about their organization: http://www.covivo.org/ https://youtu.be/ayQmv4Salu4