Reflections
Marks on All of Our Hearts
by MISEVI Slovakia | November 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In August, the traditional weekly suburban children’s camp was held in Stara Boleslav in the Czech Republic.
The Pope Video • For Children Who Suffer
by .famvin | November 5, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Children Who Suffer.
Driving a Car For the Last Time
by John Freund, CM | November 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
In my mid-eighties, I knew the day would come when I would no longer drive.
A Canadian View: The Times, They Are A-Changing
by Jim Paddon | November 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As I resume my Famvin articles, much has happened over the past summer months.
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The Pope Video • For a non-violent culture
by .famvin | Apr 15, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For a non-violent culture.
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What Is the Real World Anyway?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
How often have you heard … “But in the real world…? “ “That’s fine in theory… but in the real world…?”
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A Canadian View: Charity and Justice
by Jim Paddon | Apr 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The on-going struggle to introduce and promote social justice within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Canada is one that continues to challenge us in many ways.
The Pope Video • Respect for the Planet’s resources
by .famvin | Sep 12, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Respect for the Planet’s Resources.
Seeing Potential and Fostering It In Young People
by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
It has been written of Frederic Ozanam: “While innovators wore themselves out with theories for changing the world, these young men set about climbing up to the floors where the misery of the poor hid.”
A Canadian View: Systemic Racism
by Jim Paddon | Sep 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We in Canada must also face reality that we must come to terms with the issue of racism.
A Hometown Success Story
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 10, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Justice and Peace, Reflections
“More than 95% of those who cycle through [Project HOME]… have never again returned to life on the streets— a success rate that has made the program a model for dozens of other U.S. cities.”
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #11: A Vincentian PQRST
by Irving Gabriel Amaro Ramayo, CM | Sep 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian PQRST will involve: Pandemic, Questions, Reality, Salt, Transform.
Sacramental Speaking and Listening (Ezekiel, 33; Matthew, 18)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
A question often on the lips of a believer: where and how is God present in my life?
How Blend Systemic Change and a “Culture of Encounter”?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
How do offer I friendship, provide holistic service, and serve as advocates for those who are poor?
Seventy Times Seven: to Live Is to Forgive
by Ross Dizon | Sep 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets. That is why he corrects Peter and says that we have to forgive seventy times seven. We say, “Three strikes and you are out,” though we hear, too, “One is enough, two is too much.” So, seven is not a mean thing. If it seems...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Frederic Ozanam and Concern for Workers
by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
The juxtaposition of Labor Day (9/7) and the feast of Blessed Frederic (9/8) can give us much to pray about.