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“Beauty” is in God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | February 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"What can compare to the beauty of God, who is the source of all the beauty and perfection of creatures? Is it not from God that the flowers, the birds, the stars, the moon, and the sun derive their luster and beauty? (SVP, vol XIII, no. 43). Vincent de Paul. [box...

Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Spiritual and Human Portrait (Feast Day: February 7)

by Famvin Media Resources | February 3, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

Who was this simple country girl who became a great symbol of Our Lord’s loving mercy toward those who are poor?

Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Heroine Alongside Cholera Victims

by Famvin Media Resources | February 2, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C. was able to remain calm and unshakeable as she organized relief services for her neighbors struck down by disease.

“Insiders” With Closed Minds; “Outsiders” Who Were Open

by John Freund, CM | February 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

I don’t think I can ever again read Luke’s account of Jesus’ rejection in his hometown (4:21-30) without thinking of Pope Francis’ homily.

Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 14

by .famvin | Mar 7, 2024 | Formation

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

Gratitude: The Key (1 Cor. 9: 16-19; Mk.1:29-39)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A question: what is it that allows people to keep on giving? What is it that motivates someone who isn’t receiving any reward or payment to continue being generous?

Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 13

by .famvin | Mar 6, 2024 | Formation

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

A Canadian View: A Spiritual Evolution

by Jim Paddon | Jun 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

When us older (and hopefully wiser) Vincentians look back on what this world has achieved in our lifetimes it is truly amazing.

Testimonies from the Latin American Missionary Encounter

by Karla Escobar | Jun 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth

The Missionary Encounter for the American Continent (EMLA), organized by the Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY), took place in Honduras from January 13 to 28, 2023.

The Way (John 14:1-12)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Rereading Andre Dodin’s biography of Saint Vincent de Paul recently, I was struck with the phrase he used to weave together the various threads of Vincent’s life.

What Fire Do You Feed?

by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Feeding a fire! Who, me? Yes! … And me!

Savor the Love that God Has for Us

by Ross Dizon | May 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus shows the depth of God’s love to the end. To savor such love is to know the One who creates us and is with us and makes us breathe. Those who cherish the law, the Torah, savor it, for they find it to be sweeter than honey. So, Jesus who fulfills the law and...