St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Enjoy this bonus clip from our 2022 Lenten Series: The Joy of Sacrifice!
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We’ve journeyed together for 40 days, and now we’ve arrived in the joy of Easter.
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In the modern age, it is so easy to become wrapped up in a virtual social world, sliding into sin and temptation. Peter Land tells us that sacrificing this world, even if it seems significant, is nothing in comparison to the life that you will gain in return.
by Famvin Media Resources | April 16, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 1, 2022 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
by .famvin | Feb 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
I never used to think about Lent until Ash Wednesday and the ritual of receiving ashes. My earliest recollection of Lent is that I wanted it to be over.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2013 | Formation
As we progress further into Lent perhaps we can examine ourselves against these 5 characteristic Vincentian virtues. (See SlideShare version prepared by VinFormation.) Simplicity Do I always speak the truth? Do I say things as they are or as I want them to be? What...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2013 | Formation
No, this is not a new power drink. It is one diocese's response to the question "What are you doing for Lent?" EcoCatholic writes, "If you are striving to become greener over the course of the 40 days, the archdiocese of Cincinnati has constructed...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2013 | Justice and Peace
As I was admiring with pride this piece of art created by my talented Grandniece Michelle Mueller (Facebook) I recalled a Catholic News service report (since taken down) discussing how taking action to promote immigration reform is a form of almsgiving during Lent. It...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
"This year’s Lenten Message by the Holy Father holds a truly Vincentian theme. He tells us that Lent and the year of faith “offer a valuable opportunity to meditate on the relationship between faith and charity.” (LM, 2013, 1) In both Porta Fidei and the Lenten...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2013 | Church
Using Internet menus this video creatively Xt3.com invites all to "Recharge your Heart & Soul this Lent ! Cleverly worded pull down menu present the message of Lent as a time for renewal. Also visit their interactive calendar which you can download as an app...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2013 | Vincentian Family
VinFormation offers a selection of quotes from our founders on prayer, fasting and almsgiving Click on graphic. (Also click here to download or view it in a different format.) Almsgiving via Vincentian branches in the USA Here are some quick links to donate online to...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2013 | Sisters of Charity
The following Lenten Care for Creation calendar was designed by the Office of Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati as one way you can prepare for Easter. [Download calendar here] Tip: Remove one light bulb from a light in...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
The ashes we’ll wear tomorrow will be an outward sign of penance and contrition. As an outward sign during Lent online, I created a graphic to replace my Facebook and Google+ profile pictures with. I’d love to see other people use this as well—let’s create awareness...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Dr. Michael Thio, President of the International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul offered Vincentian reflections during press conference on Pope Benedict XVI's Lenten Message for 2013. We are honoured to have the opportunity to share with you the...