Reflections
Pope Francis Just Won’t Stop!
by John Freund, CM | September 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Pope Francis just keeps on going… well beyond what most consider normal for a man of his age and physical conditions.
Money That Is Not Deemed Righteous
by Ross Dizon | September 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 15
by Famvin Media Resources | September 13, 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.
In Giving, We Receive
by Ellen Sprigg | September 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
It always amazes me how in one week, a volunteer mission team can build relationships that leave such a lasting impact.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 19
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
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Vincentian Lent, a Pilgrimage to the Heart: A Journey Made up of Questions (Part Two of Two)
by Francisco Vilhena | Mar 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Part Two of Two of an examination of conscience, in the form of questions, which can be useful for all of us Vincentians.
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Lent: A Time to Withdraw to be Ourselves
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Mar 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus took with him Peter, James and John and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves (Mk 9:2; Mt17:1). This...
A Canadian View: Black Lives Do Matter
by Jim Paddon | Jun 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The recent murder of George Floyd has resulted in a nationwide and even worldwide response to racial prejudice.
Now, More Than Ever, Housing Is Health Care
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 18, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Homelessness is “a pre-existing condition” for the vulnerable homeless population. This insight … even if not surprising… raises a challenging question.
The One Body (Deuteronomy 8; 1 Cor 10:17; John 6:57)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
You, me, all of us together are the Body of Christ.
What Are Elements Of Structural Racism?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 17, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
What might be “Socially Acceptable” and “Not Socially Acceptable” elements of “structural” racism.
Afraid at Night, Uneasy at Daylight
by Ross Dizon | Jun 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is and will always be with us until the end of the age. We put our trust in him and in his words when we are afraid. Jesus tells the Twelve that no disciple is above his teacher. That is to say, those who are like wolves will call them names and speak ill of...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent’s Questions
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Vincent changed his world by asking questions! What are our questions?
A Moment By Moment Decision To Love
by Dee Mansi | Jun 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
“What must be done,” is what motivates volunteers to help others. Acting together against all forms of poverty (AIC motto) and with Turning concern into action (SVP motto).
Striving to be “Social Poets,” the Famvin Homeless Alliance’s Response to COVID-19
by .famvin | Jun 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
What to do to find “solutions for the most pressing problems afflicting the marginalized”?
What Must We As Vincentian Family Do?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
With the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we are all struggling to make sense of the past few weeks since the murder of George Floyd.