Formation
A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 06
by Famvin Media Resources | February 25, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: attending to the salvation of our souls.
Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 1
by Famvin Media Resources | February 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Part One: Importance of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Wanting their Good, and Letting Ourselves be Loved • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | February 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 5
Contemplation: A Friend of a Friend – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Mar 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Have you ever had a friend with very different interests than your own?...
Deny, Slap, Beat, Crucify Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Mar 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, in life and in death, is one with those who are poor, who have no power, whom others cast out. Hence, we cannot...
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 12
by .famvin | Mar 19, 2024 | Formation
Three people reflect on Mary’s Way as she witnessed her only Son’s journey to Calvary.
Treasured Friendships in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 4, 2023 | Formation
Elizabeth’s friendships energized her and helped to make her the person she was.
When Did Christians Become Soldiers?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I must admit. During most of my 80-plus years I took it for granted that Christians served in the military. I was awed by the supreme sacrifice made. I still am!
There’s No Place I’d Rather Be
by .famvin | Aug 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Milton Ryan, C.M., has served as Pastor at Holy Trinity Parish in Dallas since 2018 and notes with almost a sense of wonder that his faith journey and his path to the priesthood started in that very place more than 40 years ago.
A Vincentian View: A Covenant
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
During the past month, I have celebrated three weddings… In preparation for the celebrations, one word kept emerging for me from the texts—“covenant.”
How Have You Changed?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The question “How have you changed” is more complicated than you might realize! Before you answer, listen to this story.
God-with-us in Our Joys and Our Griefs
by Ross Dizon | Aug 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, God-with-us, is the first of the brothers and sisters who rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. There is a report that fewer folks in the U.S. believe in God and, one can guess, in God-with-us. For the number of believers in the U.S. is...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 15
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Mortification: a Forgotten Virtue?
by Zeracristos Yosief, C.M. | Jul 31, 2023 | Formation
Introduction “Convince yourself that you will not enter into savour and sweetness of spirit unless you give yourself to the mortification of everything you desire,” said the mystic St John of the Cross. The savour and sweetness of spirit, therefore, will never be...
Trials of Life
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jul 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
There is an interesting conversation between St. Vincent and St. Louise which I read many years back in a book about St. Vincent. The topic of conversation was,” why God allows sufferings in our life?”. Vincent tells to Louise, that “God can be compared to a sculptor...