Reflections
Putting Newest Cardinals in Their Place
by John Freund, CM | October 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In speaking to the newest group of Cardinals, Pope Francis reminds them … and us… of an often-ignored passage from the Acts of the Apostles.
Dare the Wise and Learned to Be Truthful
by Ross Dizon | October 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 24
by Famvin Media Resources | October 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Blessed are the poor in spirit – a Call to relationship
by Mary Frances Jaster | October 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I recently read a reflection written by Clarence Jordan, founder of Koinonia Farm, who was trying to find a word that best describes “blessed”
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Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 36
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
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Firewood for the Soul: Christmas, The Gift That Keeps On Giving
by Samantha Hill | Dec 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team
by .famvin | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In these very endearing dates, the .famvin team wishes you a happy and blessed Christmas.
Do You Have Memories of Your Grandparents?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
My personal relationship with my grandparents is complicated. I never knew either my father’s or mother’s parents. Yet I know more about my great grandparents than just about anyone reading these words.
A Vincentian View: The Better Part
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of Vincent’s instructions to the Daughters of Charity involved the decision on what to do when the obligation for prayer and the obligation for service collided.
Are Catholic Families Mirrors of God’s Love?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I have had a life-long interest in the family as an image of the sacramental marriages as “Mirrors of God’s Love” or the “church in miniature.”
Steadfast in their Prayers, and Trusting
by Ross Dizon | Jul 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the reason why God does not hold back from those who are steadfast in their prayers the blessings they ask for with trust. The teaching today is that we should be steadfast in our prayers. And it seems that what is good about being steadfast is that we annoy...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 7
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
Episcopal Message Resurfaces (Part 2)
by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Highlights from Part 2 of a truly prophetic forgotten document published by the U.S. Catholic Bishops more than a quarter-century ago.
The Miraculous Medal: A Sign of Light (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Everything started on July 18, 1830 in the chapel at Rue du Bac of the Daughters of Charity, when Mary appeared to Sister Catherine Labouré for the first time.
Prophetic Episcopal Message Washes Up On Beach (Part 1)
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The story echos one that appeared in the Washington Post earlier this year. A message in a bottle that traveled 3,200 miles helped heal a Maryland boy’s grief I knew I had to write something about the escalating violence in our culture. Then, as if discovering a...
Sacramentals (Mt 10:27-32)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The years-ago world of sacramentals — as you might remember, these were the scapulars and medals and holy cards and statues you’d find in a Catholic home.