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by Marie Copeland, Ladies of Charity | February 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Since 2003, the Ladies of Charity have been committed to helping the people of Madagascar through the Twinning Project.
by Tom McKenna, CM | February 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
There is a phase to describe what often happens when somebody who is believable begins to talk: “When he or she stands up to speak, everybody listens!”
by John Freund, CM | February 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Upon seeing the Lord enter his temple, they are enlightened by the Holy Spirit and recognize him as the child whom Mary carries in her arms. They had been waiting for him all their lives.
by Ross Dizon | February 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by Tim Williams | Mar 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In Monsieur Vincent, the 1947 movie about our patron’s life, he is asked...
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
by Samantha Hill | Mar 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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....
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...
by Zeracristos Yosief, C.M. | Jun 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Throughout history, many philosophers and theologians have reflected on the virtue of meekness. Even Jesus is no exception.