Reflections

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXII

by John Freund, CM | March 1, 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.

Ukraine – St. Vincent, a Ukrainian Rabbi, and an Orthodox Christian

by John Freund, CM | February 28, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

I have written before of St. Vincent’s way of reading the bible by picturing himself in the scene he was reading about

A Time to Die and a Time to Rise from the Dead

by Vincentian Family Office | February 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

March and April will be marked by the celebrations of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. We frequently relate the time of Holy Week and Easter to a time for vacations, delicious meals and desserts.

Lenten Series from The Miraculous Medal Shrine: The Joy of Sacrifice

by .famvin | February 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Cries of Those Who Are Poor for Justice

by Ross Dizon | Oct 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the help that comes from above. He is at once the unflagging prayer for the poor and the saving answer to...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 19

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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.

Weekly Broadcasts: #RosaryLIVE

by .famvin | Oct 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In celebration of the Month of the Holy Rosary, Fr. Timothy Lyons, CM, and Sr. Michelle Nguyen, DC, discuss the Marian character and scriptural depth of the Rosary prayer

A Vincentian View: The Force of the Spirit

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The Paraclete draws us closer together around important values and with mutual respect. The Paraclete then sends us forth to deal with the people of our world in a supportive and Christian manner.

Quiet Change Agents Giants

by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Jean Vanier changed the attitude of the world to people we might arrogantly label as handicapped. St. Vincent changed the attitude of so many in France towards the poor.

Dear, Precious, Very Costly Indeed

by Ross Dizon | May 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the perfect model of love to the end. His true and dear followers, then, are those who love one another as he has loved them. Jesus’ followers are as dear to him as children are dear to their parents. And since he is going to be with them only a little while...