Reflections
Star Wars and the Gospel of Luke
by John Freund, CM | February 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
How many of us are aware of the problem Luke was addressing with his gospel?
Curses that Turn Out to Be Blessings
by Ross Dizon | February 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XIX
by John Freund, CM | February 8, 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.
MISEVI Poland Association
by Kinga Zemlik | February 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The MISEVI Poland Association has been officially working since 2017.
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Freely You Receive, Freely Give Also
by Ross Dizon | Sep 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has redeemed us by his blood. We do not pay, nor can we pay, for our redemption; we receive it freely. Faith is...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 17
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 27, 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.
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Whose Plan is it Anyway?
by Maria Robb DC | Sep 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Children often ask me if me if I was born a ‘nun.’ I guess of all my sisters and brothers, I was perhaps the least likely candidate for that as we are growing up!
The Inner Compass
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
All of us possess something like this, a hidden spot where we can feel the deep push and pull of God’s Spirit. We might even call it that inner compass.
Learning Not To See Homelessness
by John Freund, CM | Mar 27, 2019 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
My stereotypes of what homeless people look and act like taught me how not to recognize homeless people.
Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord
by Ross Dizon | Mar 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus teaches us that God is unbelievably good. And he invites us to go to him so that we may taste and see the goodness of God.
The Value of the Family in the Life of the Vincentian
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Mar 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A wise Vincentian said: “The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is content to occupy the third place in our lives, that is, after God and the family.”
Ethiopia: Interview with Sister Medhin Tesfay
by .famvin | Mar 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Sister Medhin Tesfay (44) has belonged to the Daughters of Charity for 26 years and works in the diocese of Adigrat in the northern part of Ethiopia.
What Vincentians Can Learn from St. Joseph’s Dreams
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
“Grant all of us the ability to dream because when we dream great things, good things, we draw near to God’s dream, what God dreams about us.”
A Canadian View: Charity, Social Justice and the Vincentian – Part Two
by Jim Paddon | Mar 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
If we can develop some methods to attract new members from within our parish, it can only benefit our effort to be a strong and effective social justice voice.
A Vincentian View: Blood Sisters and Brothers
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As a Vincentian Family, we know the close ties that we have with those who are poor among us. A DNA test might reveal that it is not just a matter of the spirit but also of the blood.
Waiting Patiently and Mercifully
by Ross Dizon | Mar 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Like his Father, Jesus is merciful. He does not wish us to die. Rather, he is waiting for us to repent and live, full of fruits of righteousness.