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Missionaries @NiagaraUniv are Home!
The other day we told you about some missionaries from Niagara University who went to Haiti. They’re home, and there’s more news to tell! WIVB Buffalo tells the good news: Niagara University seniors Morgan Dahlberg and Amber Mis are used to being students,...![Formation’s Scratchy Side](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/02/mckenna-tom-reflections-featured-facebook-1.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Formation’s Scratchy Side
Formation’s Scratchy Side (Isaiah 66:18-21; Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13) All of us entering this Vincentian Family have to go through what is known as “formation.” Formation: people being formed, shaped, molded – maybe better, being re-molded, re-shaped, and maybe even...![Who’s Missing: A Systemic Change Reflection](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/08/whos-missing-facebook.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Who’s Missing: A Systemic Change Reflection
A recent U.S.A. news headline: “Poor seem far down list on candidates’ agendas.” No real surprise there! In the last presidential campaign in the United States, neither President Obama nor Mr. Romney ever mentioned people living in poverty in major campaign addresses...![Are you a Candidate for the .famvin Editorial Team?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/08/famvindigital.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Are you a Candidate for the .famvin Editorial Team?
Our international digital network, .famvin, has been very lucky over the last 20 years to work with a team of excellent editors, several of whom have served from the very first day on. We are grateful to all of the volunteers who have shared or continue to share their...![Way that Leads to Truth and Gives Life](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/ross-reyes-dizon-sunday-readings-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Way that Leads to Truth and Gives Life
Jesus guides our feet into the way of the Kingdom of God. Great crowds follow Jesus who is on his way to Jerusalem. But quality is more important to him than quantity. Hence, he lays out his demands in a disconcerting way. First, Jesus demands that those who seek...![Keep Our Elections in Prayer](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/08/sc-pray-elections-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Keep Our Elections in Prayer
The Sisters of Charity Federation members committed themselves to joining in prayer and fasting for wisdom and discernment as the U.S. moves toward the national elections. They call everyone to join in prayer and fasting especially on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in...![The Last Shall Be First … Also in the Olympics](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/07/famvin-default-social-cell-1080x675.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Last Shall Be First … Also in the Olympics
The Brazil 2016 Olympic Games ended, but some images will remain in our eyes for a long time. We will remember, no doubt, the great victories, the gold, silver or bronze medals achieved by our most admired participants, or the athletes from our countries. But other...![Why are we here? – THINK before acting](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/01/lynn-lheureux-featured-facebook-rev1.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Why are we here? – THINK before acting
Why are we here? T.H.I.N.K. before acting – How do others know? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast, Repost from April 2013 Prayer is a blessing. We all need to make the time to pray. Put God #1 on your agenda. Before each meeting pray that the discussion will bless...![August 28: Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/08/seton-bday-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
August 28: Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Celebrate the birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton with these media resources.