"You should know, Sisters, that Our Lord willed to experience in His own person every kind of distress imaginable. The...
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An Extraordinary Assembly
by Mary Frances Jaster | May 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Some words that come to mind to describe our experience of the assembly: enlivening, challenging, engaging, hospitable, surprising, interesting, fulfilling, energizing, necessary, healing, messy, faithful, providential, joyful, prayerful, synodal.
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 3 of 5)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 6, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
Firewood for the Soul: The Candle Stick
by Samantha Hill | May 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 2 of 5)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 5, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Blessed Virgin Mary
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 29, 2023 | Formation
New presentation featuring selections from the writings of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton about the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Nunc Dimitis: The Christmas Song of Simeon
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
St. Luke concludes the good news of Christ’s birth with this beautiful canticle of Simeon, which traditionally is...
Lent: A Time to Withdraw to be Ourselves
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Mar 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus took with him Peter, James and John and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves (Mk 9:2; Mt17:1). This is how both St. Mathew and St. Mark begins the transfiguration narrative which is taken for the liturgical reading of the Second Sunday of Lent. St....
To Follow the Pope, as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Did
by Tom Hoopes | Mar 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
St. Peter is honored because despite his weaknesses, he loved and followed Jesus, and became the first pope. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton also chose a difficult path, when she answered God’s call, and entered the Catholic Church.
The Pope Video • For Victims of Abuse
by .famvin | Mar 4, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Victims of Abuse.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 04)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 3, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Fr. Maloney Reflects on Pilgrimage as a Metaphor
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 3, 2023 | Formation
Pilgrimage is a metaphor for Lent, for our journey with the poor, and for the whole Christian life.
What I Learned in the ER
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Try to “listen” for the backstory of at least one conversation today.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 03)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 2, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Lent 2023: Our Lady of Fatima With Luke LeTourneau
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 2, 2023 | Formation
A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima and reflects on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.
A Canadian View: Servant Leadership
by Jim Paddon | Mar 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Servant leadership is term used within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and is likely familiar with many branches of the Vincentian family.