Reflections
A Play In Three Acts – “Walking Together”
by John Freund, CM | April 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I have never written anything like a play. I probably never will. But I thought of the outline of a play about “walking together” as Pope Francis refers to synodality.
Lenten Video Series, Day 30: Sweet Surrender
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Carolina Nemo describes her spiritual experience in Fatima, Portugal– and how seeing the joyful prayers to the Blessed Mother made her more fully understand the nature of giving all of yourself in sacrifice to God.
Palms of Martyrdom, of Witness
by Ross Dizon | April 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXVII
by John Freund, CM | April 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 5
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
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Going to Mary with Mother Seton and St. Catherine Labouré
by Tom Hoopes | Nov 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The Miraculous Medal is a bestseller at religious goods stores worldwide, and has been for more than a century.
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Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Vincentian Spirituality
by .famvin | Nov 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Vincentian Spirituality.
A Canadian View: Climate Change In Canada
by Jim Paddon | Oct 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As we examine the urgent need to address climate change, I’d like to look at how it is affecting Canada.
On Noticing (Amos 6; Lk.16:19-31)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
“Noticing” is high up on the list of how “they’ll know we are Christians” — and certainly how they’ll know we are Vincentians.
What Can an Arcade Game Teach Us About Ministry?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Whack-a-mole has become something of a metaphor for a recurring problem that one never seems to get ahead of. How do we address recurring problems?
Thankful for Healing and Salvation
by Ross Dizon | Oct 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the last revelation of divine salvation to Israel and the nations. It is right, then, that all show themselves thankful to him always and everywhere. Nine of the ten lepers that Jesus has healed do not show that they are thankful. For only a Samaritan, who...
Vincentian Prayer Images: There is No Act of Charity…
by John Freund, CM | Oct 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Let the image and the quote sink in, and take root. These images might surprise you into prayer at various points in your...
Welcoming the Word of God and Preserving the Ardor of Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For us Vincentians, “welcoming the Word of God” is much more than simply reading biblical passages or the Sunday Gospel in the home of the assisted.
“Do not be afraid, open the doors of your hearts to Christ”
by Antoinette Naoum, MISEVI Lebanon | Oct 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Yes, together we have experienced that when we open our hearts to Christ, there is no place for fear.
The Pope Video • Missionary Spring In The Church
by .famvin | Oct 5, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Missionary Spring In The Church.
Getting Lost In the Details of Imitating Christ
by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent imitated Christ by seeking what Jesus sought… to be Good News to the poor and marginalized.