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A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 04

by Famvin Media Resources | February 11, 2024 | Formation | 1 Comment

Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: surfacing gifts.

The Poor and Quality of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | February 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"O Savior! O my Lord and my God! You’ve raised up a Company for this purpose; You’ve sent it to persons who are poor, and You will that it should make You known to them as the one, true God, and Jesus Christ whom You sent into the world, so that, by this means, they...

The Pope Video • For the terminally ill

by .famvin | February 10, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the terminally ill

Lenten Reflection On Saint Peter

by Famvin Media Resources | February 9, 2024 | Formation | 2 Comments

Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. offers three reflections suggested by the apostle Peter’s role in the passion narratives.

Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 16

by .famvin | Mar 11, 2024 | Formation

Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.

Firewood for the Soul: Our Centre

by Samantha Hill | Mar 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 08

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 10, 2024 | Formation

Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: prophetic acts.

The Pope Video • For the abolition of torture

by .famvin | Jun 24, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the abolition of torture.

Vincentian Discernment in Daily Life by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, C.M.

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 23, 2023 | Formation

Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, C.M. explores “discernment” as “a choice, not between good and evil, but between two or more goods.”

Imagine God Requiring a Security Deposit On “Our” Home

by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Every renter and landlord knows the meaning of “security deposit.” A security deposit holds people accountable for damages, excessive wear and tear, unpaid rent, etc.

When Children Ask About Homeless People

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 22, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

The children in your life are going to want to know why that person is sleeping on the sidewalk or pushing a shopping cart full of belongings.
The questions will vary. So should our answers.

A Vincentian View: Psalm 100

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Sometimes, I need to preach on a Psalm. This past Sunday, our liturgy offered Psalm 100 as our response to the first reading.

Fears the Sent Ones Must Overcome

by Ross Dizon | Jun 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus comes to his own people and they persecute him. This will also be the fate of his disciples. They waver due to their fears. Jesus senses the fears that his apostles harbor. These are the twelve disciples he sends to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And...