Transfiguration – Disfiguration. We have a choice. Which light will we walk in?
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by Sister Magdalena | October 11, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
At the end of March this year we were told, all of a sudden, that we – Sr. Lucia, Sr. Dorothea, Sr. Zeituni and I – had to leave Kenya as soon as possible.
by .famvin | October 10, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Women in Leadership Roles in the Church.
by Famvin Media Resources | October 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The five Virtues passed down to us by St. Vincent both clash with and connect with characteristics of the present culture.
by Jim Paddon | October 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Let us join in a diversity alliance that is inclusive of all racialized persons and fulfills what God has given us all.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Transfiguration – Disfiguration. We have a choice. Which light will we walk in?
by Ross Dizon | Aug 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The Word becomes flesh; the imperishable, perishable. And he shares in our humanity so that we may share in his...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent was “drawn into” the Sending that is always radiating out from God.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
The international site of the Daughters of Charity offers the following reflection on the incarnation ... Now I know why you had to do it Once upon a time, there was a man who considered Christmas an incomprehensible tale. He was a kind and tactful person, loving...
by Ross Dizon | Dec 1, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Second Sunday of Advent (C), December 6, 2015 – Bar 5, 1-9; Phil 1, 4-6. 8-11; Lk 3, 1-6 Filled with the fruit of righteousness (Phil 1, 11) The Word of God is not chained. No one, nothing, hinders it. It is astoundingly effective. The word of God comes to John while...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Communion of Saints – Are you Ready? – Always Rely on God - Accept One Another Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday December 1, 2015 Greetings Vincentian Family: Pray for peace, for each other and especially those in need. While on Famvin keep in touch with...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“An Open Door Policy” Considering Consecrated Life: The images and symbols surrounding the Holy Year of Mercy make my head swim with content and possibility. When my brain slows down, three favored images emerge at this point in my reflection. All of them have a...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 26, 2015 | News, Reflections
Earlier this month one of the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers mentioned that she likes to read the blog at Humans of New York. I do, too. Its founder, Brandon Stanton, was at St. John's University the other day and his presentation was highlighted on the St. John's web...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
On behalf of... thank you! David W. Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, writes in his weekly column to members of the Society... and by extension to all who walk in the footsteps of Vincent, Louise, Frederick, Elizabeth, etc. On behalf of...
by Ross Dizon | Nov 24, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
First Sunday of Advent (C), November 29, 2015 – Jer 33, 14-16; 1 Thes 3, 12 – 4, 2; Lk 21, 25-28. 34-36 Holy before our God and Father (1 Thes 3, 13) Our Savior is nearer to us than when we were baptized. He expects to find us watching with unbreakable faith. With...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Vincentian Family
In his Advent letter Father Gregory Gay reminds us that we are preparing the way for the Lord and, at the same time, we become mediators who bring God’s promises to fulfillment.
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 23, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Never Give Up - In Communion - Serving Christ – Living and dying for Christ Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast November 24, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Pray always for those we serve. Pray for one another and especially pray for you to always answer His call to...