Through the ages, the episode of Moses and the burning bush has figured into the religious experience of many.
Reflections
How to Do Apostolic Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | April 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
A simple PowerPoint to guide your group step by step in the process of apostolic reflection.
Reacting to Different Ways of Thinking
by John Freund, CM | April 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Looking at Jesus through the eyes of a Jewish person or a Gentile.
A Canadian View: Diversity & Inclusion
by Jim Paddon | April 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s social justice committee has been tasked with developing material and recommendations related to the issue of systemic racism.
Know Someone Facing Eviction?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 8, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Make sure you are educated in your rights and stay vigilant. Many landlords do not expect their tenants to understand eviction proceedings and try to take advantage of them.
“Patrick: A Prophet for Social Justice”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I must admit the above title caught my eye. I never considered Patrick as a Prophet for Social Justice.
Lenten Video Series, Day 18: A Marital Love
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The sacrifice that those discerning the priesthood make is in trading a physical and interpersonal marriage vocation for a marriage to Christ in the Church.
Vincentians Keep Jesus in our Work – Vincentians Serve as Called
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 26, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Keep Jesus in our Work - Vincentians Serve as Called - Vincentians See the Concrete Sign Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Keep Jesus in our Work We believe and know Jesus is in the Blessed Sacrament. So we ensure before our visits to those in...
Come… Let us Adore Him…
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 25, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In the Gospel of Luke, we read that the good news of birth of Jesus was first given to the shepherds. The Angel said to them: “Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a...
#famvin400: A Gift for You!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 25, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
We have completed our ten-part series on the work of Father Corpus Delgado, C.M., "The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church." If you missed it... You can find all of the individual articles by Fr. John Freund here. You can download the...
The Joy of Christmas
by William Graham | Dec 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
William (Bill) Graham from Peel-North Toronto Ontario Regional Council, Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers his reflections on The Joy of Christmas: As Vincentians we commit and look forward to serving our neighbor in need in the best possible way. Each year we try...
Louise de Marillac: Nativity Scene
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Dec 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
"You invite me to go to the Crib so that I can meet you there near the Infant Jesus and His Holy Mother. From the way you speak, I gather that you visit it lovingly so that you may be united to all our sisters. I, however, visit it seldom because I stop only on my way...
Attuned To The Fear of the Lord
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Attuned To “The Fear of the Lord” (Isaiah 11:1-5; Lk. 10: 21) In Isaiah’s description of the special one God will send (“A shoot from the stump of Jesse”), he lists a number of qualities this person will have. Wisdom, understanding, strength, and so forth. But one of...
Light for our Path Is the Word of God
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The creative and sustaining Word, made flesh and dwelling among us, is the true light that enlightens everyone. The comforting oracle through prophet Isaiah comes to fulfillment with the coming of Jesus. In him, too, the great light that people walking in...
Advent Wait Joyfully – Teaching Others
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 19, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Advent Wait Joyfully - Teaching Others - God’s Spirit is in us! - Vincentians Fast and are Patient Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Advent Wait Joyfully Part of the struggle we have is when we meet other people on their journey whether they are in prison or they are...
Joy to the World
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In the Old Testament, when the prophets spoke about the coming of the messiah their words expressed great joy. In the book of prophet Isaiah, we have many passages which express the joy of messianic time. This may be the reason, why the first reading for the liturgy...