A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Formation
Congregation of the Mission celebrate and reconnect with their founder’s heritage
by Famvin Media Resources | January 26, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
“From the beginning, Vincent de Paul linked the birth of the Congregation of the Mission to the feast of 25 January, the solemnity marking the conversion of St. Paul…” – Fr. Jean Rolex, CM, in an article on cmglobal.org
The Gift of Vincent’s Charism
by John Freund, CM | January 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Indeed, Vincent left a wonderful gift to the Church.We all know and appreciate his passion for the poor. His foundations came out of his passion for the poor.
Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 4)
Gospel Readiness (1 Samuel 3:3-10)
by Tom McKenna, CM | January 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Am I more often alert to the sounds of God’s presence? Or do I not pay much attention to the ways God is directing me?
A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 07
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 3, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: corporal AND spiritual poverty.
Living Lent in the “School of the Poor”
by Girolamo Grammatico | Mar 3, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Reflections
“Vincentian Lent” invites us to an inner journey of questions and reflections, placing humility and the preferential option for the poor at the center.
Life Founded on Evangelical Maxims
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount by saying, “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like wise individuals who built their house on rock…And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on...
Faith in the Redeemer
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As we are about to conclude the great season of Easter with the feast of Ascension and Pentecost, it is good to remind ourselves the meaning and the significance of salvific events we celebrated in this liturgical season.
A Vincentian Minute: Signs of New Life and Eternal Life, 5
by Famvin Media Resources | May 14, 2023 | Formation
Latest episode of Fr. Rooney’s series uncovering where life may be found in the Easter Season.
The Pope Video • For Ecclesial Movements and Groups
by .famvin | May 13, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Ecclesial Movements and Groups.
This Week in Vincentian Family History
by Famvin Media Resources | May 12, 2023 | Formation
A look back at what was happening this week in 1849, 1878, and 1888.
Was Jesus an “Either/Or” …or… a “Both/And” Thinker?
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Last weekend Catholics read the same Gospel passage in church Friday and Sunday. Both times I had the same reaction. I never got past the first line. “Do not let your hearts be troubled?”
As policies are reviewed who is overlooked in the data?
by Pamela Matambanadzo | May 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
It seems like a lifetime ago when we were in the throes of the pandemic. We wore masks and went about attempting to sanitize the world against a virus we knew very little about.
A Vincentian View: Good Friends
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Louise de Marillac on May 9th. This feast invites us to think of Louise, her gifts, and her ministry. Sometimes, I get caught up in a sidebar reflection.
Surprised By Vincentian Elements at the Coronation!
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I never expected to hear St. Vincent dePaul speaking at the coronation of King Charles III! My ears perked up at the proclamation of what many refer to as the Vincentian Gospel (Luke 4:16).