How many times have you heard people use the phrase, “I finally woke up?”
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by Tom McKenna, CM | September 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Scripture Scholars tell us that the meaning behind the word “parable” is curve, as in throwing a curve.
by John Freund, CM | September 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.
by Famvin Media Resources | September 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | September 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
How many times have you heard people use the phrase, “I finally woke up?”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Over a lifetime, we each learn the stories of where we fit and don’t fit, and who are our good and bad guys.
by Vilma Ravelo G., MISEVI Colombia | Mar 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
At this time we are readying ourselves to take part in the GREAT VINCENTIAN MISSION OF BAJO CAUCA AND LA MOJANA SUCREÑA whose theme will be: “Baptized in the Spirit to participate in building the Reign of God.”
by .famvin | Jul 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Latin America is now the epicenter of COVID-19. The Vincentian Family has stepped up to the challenge and continues to work with the poor.
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jul 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The coronavirus is not the only pandemic that we have to confront together.
by .famvin | Jul 4, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Our Families.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
I confess Almost 250 years ago on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress set in motion a major systemic change for the United States of America… also the whole world. We know it as “The Declaration of Independence.” I confess that until last year I had not read...
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 2, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Our elders are important: not only because we are what we are thanks to their work in the past, but because they are the most precious thing we have in our families and our society.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
When searching for a story’s heart, sometimes a seemingly insignificant detail turns out to be key.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We haven’t been awake to how digital technology is changing the landscape of our lives.
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jun 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
To receive something from another individual is a blessing and we experience joy. Jesus has told us that the joy of giving is even better than the joy of receiving.