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Lenten Video Series, Day 26: A Matter of the Heart
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Allowing Christ to lead us to where we need to be rather than where we believe we might want to be, is the core of deriving joy from sacrifice.
Lenten Video Series, Day 25: Impossible Joy
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Recorded just days before he was ordained a Priest, Deacon Volodymyr Radko sat down with us to talk about the sacrifices that come with the process of discernment.
A Vincentian View: Separation from the Father
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
A host of lessons arises within the story of the Prodigal Son. It continues to challenge and suggest as we reflect and recognize ourselves in the text.
What Is Your Dream Today?
by John Freund, CM | March 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Stop that day-dreaming!” I suspect that each of us heard those words at least once in our childhood. Often it would be followed up with. “There’s work to do!”
Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Week 1
by .famvin | Nov 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Week 1.
Learning From Luke This Past Year
by John Freund, CM | Nov 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever thought you knew someone only to find that there was much more to this person than you thought?
A Canadian View: A Visit From Dorian
by Jim Paddon | Sep 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
My original plan for this article was to report on an Atlantic Canada Vincentian family social justice gathering in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but hurricane Dorian had other plans.
Tilting Toward Good (Lk 16:1-13)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Over the centuries, the parable of the clever but dishonest steward has caused much debate. Doesn’t Jesus seem to be praising the man for cheating?
Care and Concern for Those in Need
by Ross Dizon | Sep 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets. He teaches us by words and deeds to care for the poor, their misery making us ill. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus teaches us to care for those who are poor. Though we can safely say that the helpless beggar is resigned...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent – I Pray That…
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
For what do we pray?
Being a Missionary, Always with Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Being charitable and being a missionary are, in reality, fundamental conditions so that the partners can be proclaimed Vincentians.
Life goes on: Losing Janet, finding strength in community
by Sr. Tracy Kemme, SC | Sep 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
It was November of 2007 when I first met Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Janet Gildea. I needed a place to stay near El Paso, Texas, while researching for my senior thesis. Two different people suggested I contact Janet, and she responded right away with, "We'd be...
Act according to God’s time, not your own, advises St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent tells us to wait for Providence, not to tread upon its heels.
Who Shaped… and is Shaping the Church Today?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Every time some idea was proposed at Vatican II which appeared new, I said to myself “Saint Vincent taught us that!” Sr. Guillemin, DC on her experience as an official “auditor” at Vatican II
White Privilege Engages Racism
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | Sep 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The pervasive presence and practice of racism in our society agitates my Vincentian heart.