by Jim Claffey | Jul 20, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
“Whatever else our God does, the first outburst is always compassion” Those striking words were penned by a theologian in the 14th century. Compassion: perhaps no other word goes more directly to the heart of the Gospel message, because it goes to the heart of God’s...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The Right Focus (Matthew 6) I came across an interview with a woman violinist who had just completed a concert and gotten rave reviews for it. The interviewer was asking her how she got to be so good, how she developed this great gift of letting the beauty of the...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 20, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
Tynesia Boyea-Robinson writes: My Aunt Janice’s biscuits are legendary. They are fluffy, buttery and light. Whenever we visit her in Alabama, we stop by to gorge ourselves on these delectable treats. I recently had a hankering for the biscuits so I asked for the...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 19, 2016 | Social, Social Media
At .famvin, we use a host of social media options. We like to tailor our content to each medium. We don’t always follow our own directions ? — as volunteers sometimes we have to rely on automated options — but if you want social media to work for...
by Ross Dizon | Jul 19, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is “a man of the greatest prayer” (SV.EN IX:326). Because of him only, we try hard to be men and women of prayer. “Christ is constantly before the Father in prayer.” His good example prompts one of the disciples to ask, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 19, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Immigration reform in the United States is the topic of many conversations, especially so with the upcoming presidential elections this fall. Two articles recently published by the Global Sisters Report touch on this topic, one, an interview with Sr. Mary McCauley who...
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 18, 2016 | News, Pope, Reflections
Last Wednesday, July 13, Pope Francis did one of those amazing acts that we are getting used to. The media said that, after attending a routine visit to the dentist, he asked the driver of his Ford Focus, instead of returning directly to his offices, to deviate a...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
God Speaks to Us Through Our Senses – How to be Holy- Peace is Possible – We are Disciples Following Christ Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, July 19, 2016 God Speaks to Us Through Our Senses – Sometimes you hear a voice. No! You are not crazy....
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 18, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family
With great joy and gratitude, the International Vincentian Family Office has received the summary of the Vincentian National Encounter that was held in the Republic of Guatemala, on the occasion of the feast of Saint Louise de Marillac. This meeting was held on May...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 17, 2016 | Formation
This Tuesday, July 19, marks the day in 1813 when vows were pronounced for the first time by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and 17 other Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s, who adapted the vow formula of the Daughters of Charity. Learn more about the history of the...
