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“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 2
A Vincentian View: What a Difference a Day Makes
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Ash Wednesday follows Mardi Gras – “Fat Tuesday.” The days stand out as contrasts.
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 1
Beginning of the Path: Reflections on Ash Wednesday
by Girolamo Grammatico | February 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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Clocks Versus the Time In Our Heads
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Changing your clocks, watches, and iPhone settings might not be as important as you think. Before you panic about being out of sync for your 9:00 am meeting, hear me out!
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Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 18
by .famvin | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
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Bear Much Fruit Means Die with Christ
by Ross Dizon | Mar 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus loves others to the end, to being lifted up on the cross. His death proves true that the grain of wheat that...
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the American Spirit
by Tom Hoopes | Jul 4, 2023 | Formation
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton had a bold spirit, embraced new identities, made a home in hard circumstances, and left a giant legacy. She embodied many of the best virtues of being American.
Yoke That Is Easy, Burden That Is Light
by Ross Dizon | Jul 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus soothes those who are weary and carry heavy burden. To take his yoke and learn from him is to know the Father and find rest and ease. In wonder, Jesus thanks the Father. For, though Lord of heaven and earth, the Father favors with revelation the little folks. ...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 11
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
The Glory of God is Man Fully Alive: Saint Irenaeus and Mother Seton
by Suzanne M. Wolfe | Jul 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Irenaeus suffered greatly in their lives and were deeply “acquainted with grief.” Instead of leading to despair, suffering made them fully alive to the beauty of the world and to the gift of God’s grace.
Empowered by the Spirit
by Tannous AL Khoury | Jul 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Today you will read about MISEVI Lebanon’s recent Spiritual Retreat, encouraging and empowering the missionaries for the Vincentian mission.
Incarnation
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jul 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
There is an interesting story of an atheist who considered faith in the incarnation of Jesus as absurd. On a Christmas night when all the believers where in the Church to celebrate the birth of Christ, he stayed back at home. That night there was big thunder storm and...
Following in the Footsteps of St. Louise
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 2, 2023 | Formation
A video from the Daughters of Charity International.
July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 30, 2023 | Formation
The author Thomas Davitt, C.M. suggests that although biographers and illustrators have tended to place all the emphasis on his martyrdom, Francis Clet was, before anything else, a confrere.
What Bricklayers can teach us about work… and following Christ
by John Freund, CM | Jun 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I have learned a lot from bricklayers about the meaning of work! And continue to learn … even about being a follower of Christ.