"In addition to this general work, He toils with each individual: with the craftsman in his shop, with the woman in...
Reflections
Firewood for the Soul: Christmas, The Gift That Keeps On Giving
by Samantha Hill | December 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team
by .famvin | December 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In these very endearing dates, the .famvin team wishes you a happy and blessed Christmas.
Go and See the Child Lying in the Manger
by Ross Dizon | December 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Three Virtues to Give Ourselves to God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | December 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Gift of Vincent’s Charism
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Indeed, Vincent left a wonderful gift to the Church.We all know and appreciate his passion for the poor. His foundations came out of his passion for the poor.
Gospel Readiness (1 Samuel 3:3-10)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Am I more often alert to the sounds of God’s presence? Or do I not pay much attention to the ways God is directing me?
Empowered by the Spirit
by Tannous AL Khoury | Jul 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Today you will read about MISEVI Lebanon’s recent Spiritual Retreat, encouraging and empowering the missionaries for the Vincentian mission.
Incarnation
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jul 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
There is an interesting story of an atheist who considered faith in the incarnation of Jesus as absurd. On a Christmas night when all the believers where in the Church to celebrate the birth of Christ, he stayed back at home. That night there was big thunder storm and...
What Bricklayers can teach us about work… and following Christ
by John Freund, CM | Jun 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I have learned a lot from bricklayers about the meaning of work! And continue to learn … even about being a follower of Christ.
Paradoxes: Signs of the New Creation
by Ross Dizon | Jun 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus brings in the new creation. The paradoxes that he lives and teaches let us know what the new creation means. Jesus uses hard sayings and paradoxes to announce the Good News. And there are, in today’s gospel, examples of these hard sayings and paradoxes. For...
Hearing God’s Love (Matthew 10:26-33)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We readily readily recognize the Sacred Heart of Jesus as the symbol of his great love for us. But as we know from the experience of many, this message given is often enough a message not received.
Are All Your Vacation Pictures Perfect?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The perfect picture we took during a family vacation showed more than we expected. The big-as-life billboard we did not notice ruined an otherwise perfect photo. Once back home there was little we could do to edit out what didn’t fit.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 10
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
A Missionary’s Voice: Do More…
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jun 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I hope most of us have watched or heard about the 1948 Oscar Award winning Film, “Monsieur Vincent” directed by Maurice Cloche. It is an excellent and inspiring film, one that rewards repeated viewing. And no wonder, it is at the top of Vatican’s best films list....
Do It Right Or Don’t Do It At All! • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jun 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"Monsieur, let people think and say whatever they wish. Rest assured that the maxims of Jesus Christ and the examples of His life are not misleading; they produce their fruit in due time. Anything not in comformity with them is vain and everything turns out badly for...