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“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 17
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 16
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 15
A Vincentian View: The Company of Strangers
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
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What It Means to Pray Without Ceasing According to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Danielle Bean | May 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
God doesn’t want a casual relationship. He wants us to turn to him in everything we do. As St. Elizabeth Ann Seton says: “He wants us to lift our hearts to him. Always.”
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Speaking to God Through Scripture with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Kathleen N. Hattrup | May 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton found in Sacred Scripture a path to God. Her life embodied what the Second Vatican Council called the “force and power in the word of God” that becomes the “support and energy of the Church.”
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The Shining Gaze (Ps 4:7a; Lk 24:36-80)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A favorite verse, Psalm 4, reads: “Lord, let your face shine upon us.” It summons up a very warm and private kind of experience that each of us in our own way can recognize.
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam at University, and Money
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 21, 2023 | Formation
Frederic, while pursuing his studies of Law and Letters at the University of Paris, was almost always short of money. In several letters to his parents (not all, but many) he gives them account of his impoverished economy. He could have to buy a new pair of trousers...
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.