by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 8, 2016 | Social, Social Media
Did you know that Facebook has a best practices section? Constantly, Facebook is updating the “Facebook Media” site with tips, tricks, success stories and best practices. Since many in the Family are starting to use Facebook Live, we feature this fine...
by Ross Dizon | Nov 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the sublime example of the person who attains salvation through perseverance in fostering the kingdom of God. Jesus says, “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you besides.” But he does not only preach;...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Nov 8, 2016 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
July was a busy month for the National Council of VMY Vietnam! They visited different regional groups to witness and participate in their various activities such as encounters, training courses, summer camps and elections. Below are photographs, locations and dates of...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We are all Sinners – Good Christians Know – Why did Jesus Come to Us? – Living for Eternity Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast We are all Sinners We as Vincentians know we are forgiven. One of my favourite sayings is: We are journeying to Sainthood...
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 7, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family
On Sunday morning, October 16, leaders of the Vincentian Family in Kenya gathered at the DePaul Center of the Lazarists (CM’s) for a meeting with Fr. Joe Agostino, CM, the coordinator of the international Vincentian Family Office (VFO). The session provided us...
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 6, 2016 | Formation
Continuing with our celebration this Wednesday of the anniversary of the beatification of Rosalie Rendu, D.C. on Nov. 9, 2003, here is another excerpt from the book by Sister Louise Sullivan, D.C.: “Sister Rosalie Rendu: A Daughter of Charity On Fire with Love...
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Nov 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
“After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands” (Rev.7:9). This is how St....
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the fourth of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 5, 2016 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections
In less than a month, the Vincentian Family will greet the Virgin with special affection in its invocation of “Miraculous.” Surely this month many reflections will be published online, on her history, present, etc. Last week, we invited you to do something...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
John Allen pens an article entitled, A reminder that this Jesuit pope is also highly Franciscan. As always, I find his reflections thoughtful. Yes, Pope Francis is a Jesuit to his core, from his spirituality to his leadership style, and that’s especially clear...
