If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.
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by John Freund, CM | February 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The originality of Saint Vincent’s version of Christianity is one of the reasons that he is one of the great saints in history.
by John Freund, CM | January 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincent was also a genius in organizing and networking. His passion for the poor expressed itself through an empowering humility that invited others to share their gifts.
by Tom McKenna, CM | January 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Taking in the news.” It can refer to events both good and bad, taking in the news of a baby’s birth, for instance, or at the other end, receiving word of a loved one’s passing.
by John Freund, CM | January 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As I look back over my life I realize how, over time, my relationship to God has emphasized one or another person of the Trinity.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 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.
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Sep 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.
by Sisters of Charity Federation | Mar 9, 2019 | Formation, News, Reflections
The Sisters of Charity Federation is hosting a series of online video reflections during Lent, beginning Sunday, March 10.
by .famvin | Mar 9, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities
by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
This year the changing of our time clocks coincides with the beginning of Lent. is an opportunity to step back and look at the vocational choices we have already made – marital, religious, or priestly.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Growing up, those not familiar with my family would frequently confuse our names. I confess to some annoyance when someone got my name wrong.
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
One of the big challenges many of us face is not only to think beyond ourselves. We also need to change the way we think about how we serve the needs of our sisters and brothers.
by Ross Dizon | Mar 5, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The Son of God is also a son of Adam. So, he goes through the temptations that we humans face. And he shows us how to overcome them, so we may be true to ourselves and our mission. Jesus’ temptations are essentially the same as those of Adam and the Israelites...
by .famvin | Mar 5, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The God Minute is a short, reflective morning prayer based on the Divine Office that includes a psalm, a short reading and a reflection.
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Mar 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
One of the greatest challenges for the Vincentian Conferences of the Society is to prevent routine and monotony from invading the activity of the group.
by Katharine Montemurri, CVV | Mar 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
In early February, a group of 18 Colorado Vincentian Volunteers, 4 staff began its pilgrimage to the Border of El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico.