One of the Pilgrimage Festivals of Judaism is Shavuot. It translates into English as “weeks’ and thus is sometimes...
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by Famvin Media Resources | April 7, 2024 | Formation | 3 Comments
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Charism – a double gift.
by Pauline Lawlor, D.C. | April 7, 2024 | Formation | 1 Comment
On the feast of the Annunciation (usually March 25 but this year celebrated on April 8), Daughters of Charity all over the world will renew their vows. Why do the Daughters take annual vows? Listen as Sr. Pauline Lawlor, D.C., explains.
by Don Fulford | April 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Her story is so remarkable, much like those of many of our members. Their hearts are big, full of faith, and always full of hope.
by Javier F. Chento | April 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
One of the Pilgrimage Festivals of Judaism is Shavuot. It translates into English as “weeks’ and thus is sometimes...
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A late 19th-century artist, James Tissot, graphically posed a question for us. In his depiction of the Ascension, he asks, “Why do you stand looking up into heaven? (Act 1:11)
by Tim Williams | May 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Amélie Ozanam, Blessed Frédéric’s widow, had a brief invocation, or...
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"All Christians are bound to practice these virtues, Sisters, but Daughters of Charity are obliged to practice them in a special way. 'But, Monsieur, you’ll say to me, don’t we have to practice all the other virtues?' Yes, you do, but you have to practice these three...
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 18, 2023 | Formation
Yet with all his kindness, his students had not found Frederic Ozanam an easy-going master. On the contrary, he was, as a Professor, exceptionally severe. As an examiner he gave no quarter. He so mistrusted his natural tendency to indulgence that conscientiousness...
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 17, 2023 | Formation
Frederic Ozanam believed in the value of experience, thoughtfully reflected upon. From an article by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Sometimes, it is very difficult to spot the difference between the “real thing” or an imitation.
by Lydia Stazen, IGH | Nov 16, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
IGH staff had the privilege of attending and presenting at the CISCAL “Situation de Calle en América Latina” conference in Mexico City in October.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus parable in Matthew’s chapter about the 10 torch-bearing virgins concerns actions to be taken in the face of a delay — for us a delay in the coming of The Lord, Jesus.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
There is so much polarization in our world today. And it is not just political.
by Ross Dizon | Nov 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus will come back in glory to take to heaven those who are his own. They love like him as they look ahead to his coming. They thus get a taste of heaven’s joy. We have to look ahead to our Savior Jesus Christ’s coming back in glory. The liturgy we hold today...
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
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