This year my image of Advent is an image of expectant parents excitedly seeking, and rejoicing in, the evidence of life stirring in a womb of God’s people.
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by Famvin Media Resources | December 8, 2023 | Church, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
The presence of Mary is abundant, clear and solid in the experience of St. Louise and St. Vincent.
by Famvin Media Resources | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 2 Comments
Slide presentation based on the article “Mental Prayer: Yesterday and Today – Some Reflections on the Vincentian Tradition” by Father Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
by .famvin | September 27, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Have you ever wondered what it would take for you to be St. Vincent de Paul?
by Javier F. Chento | July 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
If I had to pick a single Daughter of Charity to present to the sisters as a model, I would pick Rosalie Rendu. If I had to pick a single missionary to present to the confreres, I would pick Justin de Jacobis.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
This year my image of Advent is an image of expectant parents excitedly seeking, and rejoicing in, the evidence of life stirring in a womb of God’s people.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
When God has other ideas do we follow them?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
We pray in thanksgiving for the privilege and responsibility of being able to organize as individuals politically. We pray that each of us, as citizens, feel compelled to exercise our right and responsibility to vote…
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 18, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
A LETTER TO MY YOUNG FRIENDS IN THE VINCENTIAN FAMILY Dear friends: Just like you, my life is shaped by Vincent; in a real sense, however small, I am Vincent. So are you. I met some of you for the first time at the USA/Canada Vincentian Family Gathering. Some of you...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Leavings, a moving reflection by Ellen Dauwer in Global Sisters Report Series at the NCR This time of year, between fall and winter, is one of letting go. As the Earth embraces the falling leaves and begins the decaying process to form fertile soil for spring, we too...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 9, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
...in the hope of obtaining a miracle through his intercession (watch in silence) https://youtu.be/BBnvmUyXeRo (pray each paragraph slowly) Lord, You made Blessed Frédéric Ozanam a witness of the Gospel, full of wonder at the mystery of the Church. You inspired him to...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
5 Faces of St. Vincent de Paul - which one do you know best? Missionary… witness… formator… inventive… contemplative… active… prayerful… gentle… compassionate… these are some of the words used to describe St. Vincent de Paul.Fr. Maloney writes... Vincent de Paul lived...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2015 | News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Robert Maloney, C.M., the former Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, lives in Philadelphia, Pa. He offers the following "to do" list for Pope Francis. Dear Pope Francis, On March 13, you told the world: “I have the feeling that my pontificate will be...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Systemic change in the life of Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“(Vincent) often spoke of the mystery of the Trinity to the Vincentians and Daughters. In an article “As friends who love one another deeply – reflections on community living yesterday and today” Father Robert Maloney shares his reflections.
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
St. Vincent surprised himself… and 17th century France! Can we allow ourselves to be surprised and become a surprising Church.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2015 | News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
New insights into Vincent’s biography