“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.” Pope Francis’ plea to decision makers and participants at COP28 and to all of us has been resonating in my heart.
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by John Freund, CM | November 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Changing Clocks! It is a semi-annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
by Ross Dizon | November 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
by Famvin Media Resources | November 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
by Idoia Makazaga | November 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In September, Idoia Makazaga, the President of MISEVI Spain, shared the following information about the activities of MISEVI Spain.
by Sr. Carol De Angelo | Jan 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.” Pope Francis’ plea to decision makers and participants at COP28 and to all of us has been resonating in my heart.
by Dr. Linda M. Sama | Jan 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
How can we leave anyone behind? How can we turn our backs on those who need us most?
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Stories can bring delight. And if there ever was a story that has sparked delight among believers, it’s the one about those three travelers from the East…
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One way to hear the Advent Gospel message is to put ourselves in the shoes of all those people walking out to that desert to listen to John the Baptist.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
For most, but not for everyone, Thanksgiving is a day with lots of good things to eat, parades and football games to watch, family traditions to be celebrated.
by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Over the next four weeks, the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will reflect on Mother Seton’s lifelong journey of Advent. Introduction.
by Ross Dizon | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the King who comes to rule the earth with justice. We all have to repent and prepare for his coming. To prepare the way of the Lord, this is what all of John the Baptist’s being and doing is about. To prepare means, first of all, to preach repentance, to...
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
by Tom Hoopes | Nov 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The Miraculous Medal is a bestseller at religious goods stores worldwide, and has been for more than a century.
by .famvin | Nov 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Vincentian Spirituality.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
It is a variation of an ancient story. Humans were making a mess. They forgot that they were all sisters and brothers. They each were looking out for themselves and their immediate “blood family.”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In the Gospel of the day, we hear the crucified Christ ridiculed at the end of his life. Listen to the way in which each group mocks Jesus.