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The Situation of the Poor in our Cities • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | June 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Pope Video • For those fleeing their own countries
by .famvin | June 8, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For those fleeing their own countries.
“Unknown Caller”… the Body of Christ
by John Freund, CM | June 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Do we really listen to the calls of the poor… or send their cries to voicemail or spam folders?
Following Mother Seton’s Path Into the Sacred Heart of Jesus
by Lisa Lickona | June 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Contemplation: To Wait for God’s Own Time
by Tim Williams | Jul 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org The church calls the laity to “fulfill their prophetic mission by...
A Vincentian View: An Art Gallery
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I love to teach about the Psalms. When I do, the first image that I offer to suggest the breadth and depth of these biblical poems/songs is an Art Gallery.
Independence Day – A Dangerous Memory?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Recently, I wandered through the corridors of my mind reflecting on Independence Day. I ran into Charles Dickens. His “Christmas Carol” has inspired many people to look at their lives through the lens of their past, future, and present.
Beginnings in Eden and in the Desert
by Ross Dizon | Feb 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus obeys to the point of death on a cross. He does so to lead us to God and to the beginnings in Eden and in the desert, and to make us all just, washed in the waters of new birth. Jesus stays in the desert for forty days, which sends us back, in the first place,...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 43
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Meals of thanks
by Samantha Hill | Feb 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
The Poor and Quality of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Feb 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"O Savior! O my Lord and my God! You’ve raised up a Company for this purpose; You’ve sent it to persons who are poor, and You will that it should make You known to them as the one, true God, and Jesus Christ whom You sent into the world, so that, by this means, they...
The Pope Video • For the terminally ill
by .famvin | Feb 10, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the terminally ill
Challenges of Change
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Did you notice the graphic with this post? Before reading further I suggest you stop for at least 60 seconds to let it speak to you…What, if anything did it say to you?
Madagascar Twinning Project
by Marie Copeland, Ladies of Charity | Feb 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Since 2003, the Ladies of Charity have been committed to helping the people of Madagascar through the Twinning Project.
Inside Authority (Mark 1: 21-28)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
There is a phase to describe what often happens when somebody who is believable begins to talk: “When he or she stands up to speak, everybody listens!”
Master Class – Encounter Between Old and Young
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Upon seeing the Lord enter his temple, they are enlightened by the Holy Spirit and recognize him as the child whom Mary carries in her arms. They had been waiting for him all their lives.