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Meekness

by Famvin Media Resources | August 7, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

The practical wisdom of St. Vincent with regard to meekness– a wisdom learned from Jesus Christ.

Please Don’t Tell Anyone

by John Freund, CM | August 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 3 Comments

Why did Jesus tell them not to tell anyone? Was it possible he realized that at that point, they would jump to wrong conclusions?

When You Can’t Find “That Room”

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 6, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 4 Comments

During our pandemic, the lack of restrooms has become an issue for delivery workers, taxi and ride-hailing drivers, and others who make their living outside of a fixed office building.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #6: Community prayer and celebrations during the time of confinement

by Félix Villafranca, C.M. | August 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I live in a community of the Congregation of the Mission composed of older priests: four of us are over 70, another 80.

Is the Our Father a Radical Prayer?

by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Jesus was a radical who was fully committed to doing God’s will. He showed us how radical he was when laid down his life for us. As he hung on the cross he said “Father, forgive them. They know not what they are doing.” Certainly the words of a radical!

Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 1)

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 29, 2021 | Formation

Fr. José María Román, C.M. speaks to us about the religious experience of Saint Vincent de Paul.

Poverty Eradication an Elusive Goal, a Human Tragedy

by Mary Ann Dantuono | Jul 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Global extreme poverty (<$1.90 USD per day) rose in 2020 adding an additional 119 million. By 2021 that number is expected to rise to 143 million.

Read About St. Louise de Marillac (Feast Day: May 9)

by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2015 | Formation

Read About St. Louise de Marillac

Pope Francis announces a Holy Year of Mercy

by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2015 | Formation

I have decided to call an extraordinary Jubilee that is to have the mercy of God at its center.

Ladies of Charity – when did a poor person reveal Christ to you?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2015 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

Ladies of Charity – when did a poor person reveal Christ to you?

Falling back and springing forward

by Ross Dizon | Mar 10, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Fourth Sunday of Lent (B), March 15, 2015 – 2 Chon 36, 14-16. 19-23; Eph 2, 4-10; Jn 3, 14-21 By grace you have been saved through faith (Eph 2, 8) Jesus crucified bears out that where sin increases, grace overflows all the more. Salvation history is, in summary, the...

Formation

Meekness

Please Don’t Tell Anyone

When You Can’t Find “That Room”

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #6: Community prayer and celebrations during the time of confinement

Is the Our Father a Radical Prayer?

Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 1)

Poverty Eradication an Elusive Goal, a Human Tragedy

Read About St. Louise de Marillac (Feast Day: May 9)

Pope Francis announces a Holy Year of Mercy

Ladies of Charity – when did a poor person reveal Christ to you?

Falling back and springing forward

Father Tom McKenna – Homemaking ala Louise

Listen in Silence –- Let the Spirit Lead- Feel the Joy – Journey to God’s Mountain

Vincentians in the 21st Century and New Evangelization

Essentials for the inward journey of Lent

Spiritual and corporal works of mercy – Vincentian approach

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