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MISEVI and My Path to the Daughters of Charity
by Sr. Diala FARAH, DC | November 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
God revealed Himself to me through the people I was serving. I was expecting to bring God to them, but they were the ones bringing God to me.
Being Evangelized By The Poor
by Famvin Media Resources | November 1, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
The phrase “the poor evangelize us” is an experience common to all who have encountered the poor.
Exploring Laudato Si and Racism
by Jack Murphy, SSVP | November 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Concern for the environment thus needs to be joined to a sincere love for our fellow human beings and an unwavering commitment to resolving the problems of society.
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 1)
by René Stockman | October 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 1 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti,” followed by a more personal reflection.
Edge of the Road Leading to Jerusalem
by Ross Dizon | Oct 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is merciful. For he cares for those who call on him in their needs. He does not leave them at the edge of the...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History III
by John Freund, CM | Oct 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Evangelization cannot be limited to announcing the word but must be done through deeds.
Never Give Up – In Communion – Serving Christ – Living and dying for Christ
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 23, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Never Give Up - In Communion - Serving Christ – Living and dying for Christ Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast November 24, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Pray always for those we serve. Pray for one another and especially pray for you to always answer His call to...
Connect and Learn: Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Faith
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 23, 2015 | Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Founded 1867 at Glasnevin in Dublin, Ireland, by Reverend John Gowan, C.M., (1817-1897), and Margaret Aylward (1810-1889), educated in Paris, who first established (1851) the Ladies of Charity in Ireland to deal with poverty from the potato famine. A primary focus was...
All Good Gifts
by John Freund, CM | Nov 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“All Good Gifts” Father Pat Griffin continues his series. Those who know me well will tell you that I am a whistler. I seem to do it all the time and most often unwittingly. Sometimes, someone asks me the name of the tune that I whistle, and I need to stop to play...
A Story that Tells the Teller – McKenna
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Sitting around that collection box in the treasury hall and watching the crowd, what story would I tell?
Ozanam and student revolts
by John Freund, CM | Nov 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ozanam and student revolts
Dare I say I am Vincent?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 18, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
A LETTER TO MY YOUNG FRIENDS IN THE VINCENTIAN FAMILY Dear friends: Just like you, my life is shaped by Vincent; in a real sense, however small, I am Vincent. So are you. I met some of you for the first time at the USA/Canada Vincentian Family Gathering. Some of you...
The king and his kingdom are out of this world
by Ross Dizon | Nov 17, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Thirty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (B), November 22, 2015 – Dan 7, 13-14; Rev 1, 5-8; Jn 18, 33b-37 He has made us into a kingdom (Rev 1, 6) Christ is King because he serves and gives his life for all in a perfect and...
Leavings – A reflection by Ellen Dauwer SC
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Leavings, a moving reflection by Ellen Dauwer in Global Sisters Report Series at the NCR This time of year, between fall and winter, is one of letting go. As the Earth embraces the falling leaves and begins the decaying process to form fertile soil for spring, we too...
Who Has Seen the Wind? – Going Deeper into Our Lord
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 16, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday November 17, 2015 Who Has Seen the Wind? - Going Deeper into Our Lord - Hear God’s Voice - Christ made us Holy Vincentian Family always pray and visit Famvin for prayer, knowledge and sharing. Pray always. Beloved Lord:...