prayer

What’s the Difference Between Prayers and Praying?

by John Freund, CM | February 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

Prayer is like being in the presence of someone who loves us greatly. We spontaneously try to become like the beloved.

Prayer of the Vincentian Family #FamVin2020Roma

by .famvin | January 10, 2020 | Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

Let us unite in prayer as a Vincentian Family at the beginning of our 5th century as our international leaders from 150 branches meet in Rome.

Podcast of the Prayer: “Most Holy Virgin, I believe and confess”

by .famvin | November 29, 2019 | Daughters of Charity, Formation | 1 Comment

Since today is the anniversary of the Foundation of the Company of the Daughters of Charity and yesterday was the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, we would like to highlight this resource.

Sometimes We Forget the Obvious

by John Freund, CM | July 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment

If we are asked we would all recognize the importance of prayer in everything we do… especially in our efforts toward systemic change.

Some Practical Rules for Praying

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 20, 2020 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Father Maloney offers a group of practical rules that experience teaches are helpful for those who want to pray.

Four Methods of Prayer for Vincentians

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Slide presentation based on the article “Mental Prayer: Yesterday and Today – Some Reflections on the Vincentian Tradition” by Father Robert P. Maloney, C.M.

Prayer is…

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 28, 2020 | Formation

A reminder of all the beautiful ways that prayer is described in the Lenten Letter of Fr. Tomaž Mavrič. May prayer be at the center of my life, as it was for St. Vincent de Paul, Mystic of Charity.

“Praying” the litany of Bl. Frederic

by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

On this feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam here is a suggestion for "praying" the litany of Bl. Frederic... Take a few minutes to prayerfully reflect on each of the titles in the following litany. A LITANY IN HONOR OF BLESSED FREDERIC OZANAM Lord, have mercy. Lord, have...

Just Pray!

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 3, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Reflections

"I think daily prayer is what inspires our day–keeps us going, gets us back on track when we're a bit off," says Daughter of Charity Julie Kubasak. "Oh, sure, there are times in life when we may be feeling like we are just "putting time in" rather than praying. And...