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The Pope Video • For those fleeing their own countries
by .famvin | June 8, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For those fleeing their own countries.
“Unknown Caller”… the Body of Christ
by John Freund, CM | June 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Do we really listen to the calls of the poor… or send their cries to voicemail or spam folders?
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Video: Global Justice Committee
by .famvin | June 6, 2024 | Formation, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
The Global Justice Committee of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth hosted a Zoom panel sharing and discussion on June 4, 2024, on the 2023 General Assembly Commitment of responding to the needs of oppressed and marginalized persons.
The Heart of Jesus in the Spirituality of St. Louise de Marillac
by Famvin Media Resources | June 6, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
‘Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart.’ was a Scripture verse that Louise and Vincent loved to quote.
A Vincentian View: “Earthen Vessels”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The “earthen vessel” provides an illustrative image as we consider the ministry and mission of the Apostle James.
Hiroshima or the Explosive Power of Love
by John Freund, CM | Jul 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I only began to understand the enormity of these events as the years passed by. Three-quarters of a century later, I still have trouble imagining their explosive power.
Contemplation: Providing What is Needed
by Tim Williams | Jul 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org One of the central tenets of Vincentian spirituality is trust in Divine...
Reflecting on the Eucharist in a Vincentian Context
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 13, 2023 | Formation
Based on a portion of the article “Love is Creative Even to Infinity: On the Eucharist in the Vincentian Tradition,” by Fr. Robert Maloney, CM, that appeared in the publication Vincentiana.
Does Everybody Want to Change Your Thinking?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Sometimes it seems that everybody wants to change our way of thinking. That has probably always been true. But it certainly feels truer now in our polarized lives.
Daughters of Charity Raise their Voices for Critical Nutrition Programs
by Rachel Moccia | Oct 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
While many in the U.S. think of August as the last breath of summer, a time to squeeze in a last bit of relaxation before the rush of the fall begins, the Daughters of Charity were doing anything but relaxing this past August.
A Polycrisis Within a Polycrisis
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | Oct 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
There has been remarkable activity at the UN this fall.
A Vincentian View: In the Beginning
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
It requires little effort to multiply the reminders that this is God’s world and given to us as a gift and a responsibility.
Is it Time for the “Brocolli” Approach?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Many generations of mothers have cajoled their children with “Try it. You’ll like it!” (It seems they all went to the same “Mommy” school.)
Clothe Ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Oct 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Today’s parable makes clear that those who accept God’s call to his kingdom must clothe themselves appropriately.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 25
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
A Vincentian Minute: St. Vincent and St. Francis
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 8, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney talks about Vincent and Francis on the day after Francis’ feast day.