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Reflections
Wanting their Good, and Letting Ourselves be Loved • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | February 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 2
by Famvin Media Resources | February 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
A Parable of the Bike
by John Freund, CM | February 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The author’s reflections did not refer to pleasant bike rides in the safety of a park. He speaks of the hostility and risks faced by bike riders on busy city streets or highways.
The Collaborative Instinct
by Tom McKenna, CM | February 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
There have been times in both the history of the Jewish people and in our own Church when there was a wide dividing line between the clergy and the rest of the believing people.
The Pope Video • For the martyrs of our day, witnesses to Christ
by .famvin | Mar 2, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the martyrs of our day, witnesses to Christ.
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
See and Hear the Word Made Flesh
by Ross Dizon | Dec 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Word made flesh and he is in our midst. Those who do not fail to see and hear him, and do what he says, turn into relatives of his. It looks like Jesus does not find it hard to see and hear folks tell him, “Your mother and brother are out there and want...
Five Vital Points • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"You should know, Sisters, that Our Lord willed to experience in His own person every kind of distress imaginable. The scriptural expression is that He willed to be regarded as a scandal to the Jews and a folly to the Gentiles (1 Cor 1:23) to show you that you can...
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 called as Nunc Dimitis; “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you...
Homes in the Kingdom of Heaven
by Ross Dizon | Dec 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is like us in all things but sin. He is not a stranger to the joys, sorrows, light and glory that our homes know. They say that tough times bring out the best and the worst in us and, of course, in our homes. In the face of crises and uncertainties, some folks...
Sending (Isaiah, 61; 1 Thessalonians, 5)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever been “sent on a Mission?” – picked out and entrusted with something to say or do?
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 36
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Christmas, The Gift That Keeps On Giving
by Samantha Hill | Dec 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team
by .famvin | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In these very endearing dates, the .famvin team wishes you a happy and blessed Christmas.
Go and See the Child Lying in the Manger
by Ross Dizon | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is little and poor. We are to go and see and live his being little and poor, so that we may be clean and free of pride and greed that spell ruin. As the shepherds get the good news about the Savior’s birth, great fear takes hold of them. For a great and...