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A Vincentian View: The Transfiguration – Listen
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
For the last years, I do not think that I have meditated on any theme more often that listening. Most recently, the line that ends the story of the Transfiguration has attracted me.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 8
A Transforming Surprise – Encounter With Jesus
by John Freund, CM | February 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Jesus’ disciples experienced a transforming surprise. They became aware of being loved. That encounter opened their eyes … and they ran to tell others about it!
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 6
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Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 6
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
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Two Lenten Meditations (Slide Presentation)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
“Our contemplation of the crucified Lord can not remain merely a pious exercise…” – Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
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Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 25
by .famvin | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
All Things to All so as to Save All
by Ross Dizon | Aug 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Teacher who shows us by words and by works what it means to become all things to all for the sake of God’s kingdom.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 18
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Returning to the Sources
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Aug 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
“The up-to-date renewal of the religious life comprises both a constant return to the sources of the whole of the Christian life and to the primitive inspiration of the institutes, and their adaptation to the changed conditions of our time.” This verse from Vatican...
A Vincentian Minute: Habits 04
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 20, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney’s summer series on Vincentian “habits” of spirituality talks about the habit of cultivating simplicity.
None Lower Than the Lord • A Weekly reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Aug 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"You know that Our Lord willed to be tried by all kinds of misery. ‘We have a High Priest,’ says Saint Paul, ‘who knows how to sympathize with our weaknesses because He has experienced them himself.’ (Hebrews 4:15) Yes, O Eternal Wisdom, You willed to experience and...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The Original Service of Frederic to the Poor
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 19, 2023 | Formation
At first, the original members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul were organized so that each one was in charge of a family to help. Frederic Ozanam was entrusted with a family of a mother, who worked ceaselessly, with five children, and a father who, as she told...
Collaboration has been part of our Vincentian story from the very beginning
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 18, 2023 | Formation
On August 23 we celebrate the anniversary of the founding by St. Vincent de Paul of the Ladies of Charity– the first organized expression of the Vincentian charism. This video explains that collaboration has been part of our Vincentian charism from the very beginning.
Fire – blessing or curse?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Fires are burning faster and hotter than ever before, and complex socio-economic factors are resulting in more people being affected by the effects of smoke, debris flows and other wildfire effects.
A Vincentian View: “Coming Down the Mountain”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A Scripture passage that frequently captures my Vincentian heart is that of the Transfiguration.