The love between spouses is a mirror of God’s enduring love for us. Few examples of such love are more poignant than Elizabeth Ann Seton’s tender care for her dying husband William during their long quarantine in a damp lazaretto after their journey to Italy.
Reflections
Re-evaluating Childhood Beliefs
by John Freund, CM | June 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I would be surprised if you haven’t re-evaluated some of your childhood beliefs.
Bless, Break, Share, and Serve
by Ross Reyes Dizon | June 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 2
by Famvin Media Resources | June 14, 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.
A Master Class – The Gift of Jesus’ Spirit
by John Freund, CM | June 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Some time ago I wrote of my experience with a master teacher. The subject was something I thought I knew. In fact, it was a subject I first “mastered“ when I was about 6 or 7.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 16
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Vincentian Voices Network
by Jim Paddon | Feb 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I would like to invite Famvin members to consider joining this group through our Facebook page.
Spirituality, Commitment and Passion
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A reflection on the three characteristics of a Vincentian Leader: spirituality, commitment and passion
What do you love about being a Sister of Charity?
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Sisters of Charity
Here are some videos from a series called “Why I love the SCLs” (Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth).
Diary of a Vincentian: In Plain Sight, Yet Invisible
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
These stories, these lives, are the real tragedies on the stage of London – playing out each day, each night. In plain sight, yet invisible.
What If St. Vincent Had Called a Synod
by John Freund, CM | Oct 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
For the past few weeks Pope Francis is hosting a Synod of Bishops devoted to the issues faced in the Amazon region, sometimes called the lungs of our earth. What Would Vincent Say?
A Canadian View: Global Climate Change
by Jim Paddon | Oct 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians we must also look at the effect on our fellow residents of this planet who are amongst those living in poverty.
Catching the Meaning (Lk 17:11-19)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
There’s a nugget of wisdom that goes, “He had the experience, but missed the meaning.”
What My Mother Taught Me About Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Oct 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
My mother did not realize she was teaching me about systemic change. But she did. She taught me how to appreciate the Incarnation is the greatest systemic change in our history.
Crown of Glory, Crown of Thorns
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Oct 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus wears the crown of glory because he first wore the crown of thorns. He proves true the teaching that God lifts up the lowly. The crown of glory that will never fade awaits the faithful shepherds of God’s flock (1 Pt 5, 1-4). But it will be theirs only when the...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Who Is Our Strength and Wisdom?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Who do we turn to for our strength and wisdom?