Formation
Crucified Love
by Famvin Media Resources | March 15, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
“The Lenten season offers us once again an opportunity to reflect upon the very heart of Christian life: charity.” – Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Benedict XVI
Mary’s Magnificat and God’s Dangerous Dream
by John Freund, CM | March 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This title of Mary Mother of the Church takes us beyond the magnificent privilege of her being chosen as the mother of Jesus.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 20
The Northern Missions
by Sister Susan Smolinsky, SC | March 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Halifax served in the northern missions of Canada in cities, towns and villages.
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Celebrating Easter in the spirit of the Vincentian Charism
by Jean Rolex, C.M. | Apr 11, 2024 | Formation
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.
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A Vincentian View: Recognizing the Lord
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
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.
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Learning To “Mercy” Is Like Learning To Walk
by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Do you remember learning to walk? Perhaps not. Yet, we were all once little children.
On Practice of the Vincentian Virtues • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"We should follow, as far as possible, all the gospel teaching already mentioned, since it is so holy and very practical. But some of it, in fact, has more application to us, particularly when it emphasizes simplicity, humility, gentleness, mortification, and zeal for...
St. Vincent’s Development of an Apostolic Outlook
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 20, 2023 | Formation
From the introduction to an article by Fr. Emeric Amyot d'Inville, C.M.: "I would now like to offer you a reflection about the way that St. Vincent focused on the social and ecclesial reality surrounding him. Because, as a result of this very focused look... [he]...
What was your mother’s special recipe?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Nobody could make (fill in your favorite meal )… at least not like she did. There was something special about it. You can still almost taste it.
Where Do You Fit In Now?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 19, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
How do you further conversations with people who have different starting points and live in other categories than your own?
Reflect the Creator and Owner of All
by Ross Dizon | Oct 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the image of the God whom no one has ever seen. Hence, he cannot but reflect God who is merciful, kind, and faithful. No doubt, we Christians want to reflect Jesus. And we believe, of course, that to reflect him means to reflect also the very God whose...
Lord, I Am Not Worthy (Mt 21:28-32)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Reading Jesus’ parable about the two Sons, it struck me how often in the Gospels Jesus leans in favor of the ones who are out of favor.
If Jesus’ Mother Had a Scrapbook
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We all know what a scrapbook is. It is not about simple scraps. It is about keeping memories alive.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 26
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
A Vincentian Minute: Praying With Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 15, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words.