St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Irenaeus suffered greatly in their lives and were deeply “acquainted with grief.” Instead of leading to despair, suffering made them fully alive to the beauty of the world and to the gift of God’s grace.
Reflections
The Company of Charity in the Community of Earth
by .famvin | February 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The ZOOM series “The Company of Charity in the Community of Earth,” sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth and Sisters of Charity of New York has been recorded.
Daring to Follow Christ: A Lenten Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | February 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Lenten Reflection based on a letter by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Longing for Belonging … Parish Possibilities
by John Freund, CM | February 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Belonging is “the feeling of security and support when there is a sense of acceptance, inclusion, and identity for a member of a certain group.”
A Greater Love: Facing Lent with Mother Seton and Saint Scholastica
by Lisa Lickona | February 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As Lent approaches, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Scholastica remind us to examine our hearts and prioritize and cultivate a fervent desire for God.
Empowered by the Spirit
by Tannous AL Khoury | Jul 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Today you will read about MISEVI Lebanon’s recent Spiritual Retreat, encouraging and empowering the missionaries for the Vincentian mission.
Incarnation
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jul 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
There is an interesting story of an atheist who considered faith in the incarnation of Jesus as absurd. On a Christmas...
Lenten Video Series: Day 22, Receive God’s Grace
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 22: Receive God’s Grace.
Lenten Video Series: Day 21, Vulnerable in Prayer
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 21: Vulnerable in Prayer.
The Contagion of Christianity
by John Freund, CM | Mar 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Do others experience God’s love for them mirrored by our lives? Is it any wonder that Jesus speaks of the final judgement in terms of what we do for the unrecognized, bruised and broken Christ in our midst?
Systemic Racism, Diversity and Inclusion
by Jim Paddon | Mar 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Our Vinfam social justice reps have been discussing systemic change over the past few months and in our last call the focus was once again on systemic racism.
Lenten Video Series: Day 20, We Reached the Midpoint
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 20: We Reached the Midpoint.
Homelessness – What Americans Believe and Why It Matters
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 11, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
It is not just beauty! Reality does seem to be in the eye of the beholder. And that is unfortunate. There is a direct line between how the public views homelessness and the policy choices leaders make.
Lenten Video Series: Day 19, Prayer Goes Beyond Ourselves
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 19: Prayer Goes Beyond Ourselves.
Entering “The New Temple” (Jn 2:13-25)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“Dense” is a one-word description for people who have trouble seeing beneath the surface of things.
Lenten Video Series: Day 18, Love God First
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 18: Love God First.