Lent
Lenten Video Series, Day 15: God Given
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Through combining his God-given talents for music and lyrics, Jack found he was able to bring many individuals into the faith.
Lenten Video Series, Day 14: Joy of Friendship
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In the Summer of 1958, Jack McErlean discovered the joy of honor, the joy of faith, and the joy of friendship, through the sacrifice and hardship of military service.
Lenten Video Series, Day 13: Cast Away
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Daughter of Charity, Sister Michelle Nguyen shares her harrowing story of her escape from Vietnam, and how her near-death sacrifice brought her closer to Christ than she ever thought possible.
Lenten Video Series, Day 12: Be the Light
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Take the time to extend a gesture of mercy and sacrifice for others.
What am I giving up for Lent this year, and why?
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 20, 2023 | Formation
For Vincentians, the question: “What should I do for Lent?” is answered in solidarity with and for those who live in poverty.
Daring to Follow Christ: A Lenten Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Lenten Reflection based on a letter by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Lenten Video Series, Day 42: Small Sacrifices
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Enjoy this bonus clip from our 2022 Lenten Series: The Joy of Sacrifice!
Ladies of Charity – Third Sunday of Lent
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The Ladies of Charity website thanks Jude Magers, Vincentian Spiritual Moderator, Ladies of Charity- Indianapolis, for this meditation on the Sunday Mass readings for the Third Sunday of Lent.
“End Hunger Fast”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
This Lent, remember those who go without food – and help us tackle hunger This is the appeal from the Church Poverty website in the United Kingdom. The following contains much food for thought (pun intended) for people outside the United Kingdom and seems to enter...
One Euro (dollar) to support Vincentian Youth
by John Freund, CM | Mar 18, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The Vincentian Marian Youth write "As we approach the 2014 Lenten season, we invite you to make a special effort with regard to this campaign. If each members were to contribute one 1 Euro (about$1.40) as their Lenten sacrifice, we would achieve another 12% of our...
Ladies of Charity – Second Sunday of Lent
by John Freund, CM | Mar 14, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The LCUSA website offers SZr. Margaret John Kelly's reflections for the second Sunday of Lent. The reflection concludes with an invitation... Select one difficult experience or suffering in your life which turned out to be a blessing because in faith you followed the...
“Brothers and Sisters, we have work to do!”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Much of Lynn L'Heureux's message this week could be a commentary on the line of Peter "Brothers and Sisters, we have work to do!" that she quotes from the new movie "The Son of God" Son of God – Saved by Jesus’ Sacrifice – Your Lenten Journey – No Greater Love Dear...
Video Adaptation of 2014 Lenten Letter
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 9, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
VinFormation has put together a YouTube video presentation, of excerpts from the Superior General’s Lenten Letter set to classical music. Use it as a personal meditation or present it to a small or large group. View the video
Saturday Study Hall – “Change your way of thinking”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 7, 2014 | Formation, Systemic change
"Change your way of thinking!" I was really struck the first time I realized that the root meaning of "metanoia" or "repent" was "change your way of thinking". Since then every Lent I try to look at what needs to change in my way of thinking about what God is asking...
Formation Friday – Vincentian Lent
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Vincentians' Way of the CrossLent 2014 In addition to these most recent resources developed by VinFormation, perhaps you will find inspiration from these previous Vincentian resources… Vincentians’ Way of the Cross Stations of the Cross from Vincentian Lay...
Lent – Encounter Christ in those living in Poverty
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The March formation presentation from the AIC for use by members of the Ladies of Charity seems especially apt as we begin Lent... and not only for the Ladies of Charity but all followers of Vincent and Louise. REFLECTION FOR MARCH: Vincentian Charism: An Encounter...