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Migrant Families in Rural South Carolina
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | April 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
The migrant families are actively engaged in all aspects of the life of the parish.
Celebrating Easter in the spirit of the Vincentian Charism
by Jean Rolex, C.M. | April 11, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent used to celebrate Easter, living according to the rules of Christianity. And he asked his missionaries to do the same, recommending that their actions and works should always be permeated by the spirit of God.
A Vincentian View: Recognizing the Lord
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Each year during the Easter Season, I find myself fascinated by the idea that the friends of Jesus do not recognize him in the resurrected form.
Learning To “Mercy” Is Like Learning To Walk
by John Freund, CM | April 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Do you remember learning to walk? Perhaps not. Yet, we were all once little children.
John Joseph Lynch C.M., First Archbishop of Toronto
by Famvin Media Resources | May 10, 2024 | Formation
Learn about Archbishop John Joseph Lynch, C.M., who died on May 12, 1888.
The Ascension: What Mother Seton Found in the Sky
by Tom Hoopes | May 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
What does the Ascension of the Lord mean for the world and for our own lives? The answer can be found in the faith journey of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who kept her gaze firmly fixed on Jesus, through time and eternity.
Advent Letter 2023 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Nov 30, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Advent gives us the opportunity to strengthen the foundations of our lives by revitalizing these two daily moments of grace, or to start making them, from this Advent on, a way toward seeing the face of Jesus clearly “here and now” and in its fullness for all eternity!
Already and Not Yet (Mt 25: 14-30)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A phrase often on Jesus’ lips: “The Kingdom of God” — or in another iteration, “the Reign of God, His Father.”
Christ the King and the “Duck Test”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Many will recognize the saying, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.”
Tasks for the Servants of Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Nov 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has chosen and brought us to his house. And he has assigned us tasks that we have to carry out as we wait for him to come back. There are not a few of us who do not do not fulfill our assigned tasks. Is this due to our not being of those who are wise,...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 32
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Advent Increases Our Hope
by Samantha Hill | Nov 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent about Mary, the mother of Jesus
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 26, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: Mary.
Simplicity and Humility in our Preaching and in our Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"God is with the simple and humble; He assists them, blesses their work, blesses their undertakings. Quoi! Are we to believe that God will help a person who’s trying to ruin himself? That He’ll help a man ruin himself, as do those who preach other than humbly and...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam and Law: A Depressing Justice
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 25, 2023 | Formation
Ozanam studied Law by his father. He did not like law studies but, to please his father, he received his doctorate. What he really liked were Letters. Federic practiced Law in Lyon for a short period of time. He wrote in one of his letters: In this profession, your...