Fr. Paschal Scallon, Provincial of the Irish Province of the Vincentians, gives a short video reflection on the Epiphany and New Year.
Reflections
Lenten Video Series: Day 28, Prayer Takes Time
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 28, Prayer Takes Time.
The Importance of Spiritual Advisors in Times of Pandemic
by .famvin | March 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Keeping the flame of the Vincentian charism burning has been a challenge during the pandemic.
Lenten Video Series: Day 27, Christ In Us
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 27: Christ In Us.
Falling In Love With “Real Families”
by John Freund, CM | March 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
It is a shame that most people only hear polarized pundits cherry-picking from a select few paragraphs, or even just footnotes, in what in reality is an inspiring document describing and addressed to the real family of today.
The Company of Charity and the Laudato Si Action Platform
by Fr. Terrence Moran | Jan 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
We gathered to share how the Charity charism could be a resource for us as we engage in Pope Francis’s seven-year journey to integral integrity expressed in the LSAP.
The Pope Video • Religious Discrimination and Persecution
by .famvin | Jan 8, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Religious Discrimination and Persecution.
The Poor Are Our Masters
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Sep 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis in his encyclical, The Joy of Gospel, when he wrote about the social dimension of Evangelization he mentions the special place of the poor in God’s people, by refereeing to some of the Gospel passages. Salvation came to us from the “yes” uttered by a...
Telling the story within the new story
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
“Tell the new story on top of the old story.” If you want to understand this situation or person today, think of that person or situation a long time ago. If you want to understand Pedro today think of Frederica in our history.
A Vincentian View: Creation
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: Creation In the past week, several events have been in the news which come together in my thinking around the theme of creation. The first is the announcement by scientists that they have discovered potentially habitable earth-like planets within a...
Name that Is above Every Other Name
by Ross Dizon | Sep 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Christ is the reason why his followers bear the name of Christians. They are other Christs, then, anointed to announce repentance and the kingdom of God. Jesus assures those who gather in his name and pray together that they will receive what they ask. And it will...
Celebrate the Kingdom
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I Am a Sinner – Celebrate the Kingdom – God’s Plan for Us... Such are the topics for Lynn L'Heureux's weekly reflection Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters. Pray always for Peace and remember to also pray for your enemy. God will heal their hearts and change their...
How To Resist Today’s Shallow Culture and Do Something!
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Whether as a volunteer for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul or as a “Vincentian of Wherever”… seize the opportunity to serve!
Formed as an Ally of the Poor • Vincentians of Wherever @NiagaraUniv
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Testimonies of people from Vincentian institutions let us know that there are other Vincentians, tirelessly working on behalf of the poor, all over the place. Vincentians of... Wherever. One of them is Dr. Kimber Leigh Shelton. After earning a B.S. and B.A. at Roberts...
What can you and I learn from Vincentian martyrs?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Celebrating Vincentian martyrs. Is there a message here for you and me as ordinary Christians? Pope Francis and St. Vincent think so!
Organizing our Service • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Sep 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
My very dear Sister, I entreat Jesus, born into this world and the sole object of our love, to be your strength and consolation at the beginning of this new year. [...] I just now received your dear letter and I am going to repeat what I have already told you...