St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “The practice of your vocation consists in the frequent remembrance of the presence of God.”
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by .famvin | June 6, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Compassion for the World.
by Famvin Media Resources | June 5, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
Benito Martínez Betanzos, CM reflects on the mysticism of Saint Louise.
by John Freund, CM | June 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
It has been a journey from Trinity as a puzzle to Trinity as a model for my life.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “The practice of your vocation consists in the frequent remembrance of the presence of God.”
by Famvin Media Resources | May 31, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The third in a series of videos offered by the AIC International Training Team to mark the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac.
by Famvin Media Resources | May 30, 2021 | Formation
Saint Vincent’s devotion to the Trinity was not an intellectual exercise but a search from his heart.
by Ross Dizon | Mar 25, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fourth Sunday of Lent (A), March 30, 2014 – 1 Sam 16, 1b. 6-7. 10-13a; Eph 5, 8-14; Jn 9, 1-41 Light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth (Eph 5, 9) Jesus opens the eyes of the blind. We are not blind if we believe in Jesus and go about doing...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 25, 2014 | Formation
Digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers a visual aid to enter into contemplation about ambiguity. This image arose from her reflection on #65 in Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy and is the fourth installment of her weekly artistic variations on her community seal....
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
CLM is part of a systemic change project in the Vincentian Family. Former Superior General Robert Maloney describes a Haitian Initiative “Pathway to a Better Life” in an earlier famvin post. The following piece from Fonkose describes the reaction of a graduate....
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2014 | Formation
Can you picture Vincent walking along the road to Paris? It was a relatively well traveled road with priests and officials. In your minds eye watch Vincent as he sees a victim of robbers lying by the wayside. Watch him as he approaches and sees, becomes moved by...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
As part of her ongoing series devoted to visual prayer digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers another visual aid to enter into contemplation about the art of listening. This image arose from her reflection on Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy and is the third...
by Ross Dizon | Mar 17, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Third Sunday of Lent (A), March 23, 2014 – Ex 17, 3-7; Rom 5, 1-2. 5-8; Jn 4, 5-42 While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Rom 5, 8) Jesus lives the true religion. Those who follow his example adore the Father in Spirit and truth. The worship the Father...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 14, 2014 | Formation
We are all on a spiritual journey. Abraham risked all to follow God's invitation even in advanced age. The disciples journeyed with Christ and found themselves in surprising places. So too Vincent. His journey took him seeking a life of security to following Christ...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 12, 2014 | Formation
Digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers a visual aid to enter into contemplation about those excluded and trapped in cycles of poverty. This image arose from her reflection on Pope Francis' Gospel of Joy. This is the second installment of her weekly artistic...
by Ross Dizon | Mar 10, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Second Sunday of Lent (A), March 16, 2014 – Gen 12, 1-4; 2 Tim 1, 8b-10; Mt 17, 1-9 Bear your share of hardship for the gospel (2 Tim 1, 8) Jesus came from the Father and has come into the world to save us. We will be saved if we imitate him, leaving the familiar and...