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It Is Better to Do Little than to Do Nothing • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | August 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Representatives of the people, Do not say that you lack inspiration. [...] We do not ignore the obstacles or the rivalries, nor the imperfections that stop each project and that perpetuate the debates. But we have never seen that great powers were instituted by easy...

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Notes On the Assumption of Mary

by Famvin Media Resources | August 16, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

“In a sweeping reflection on the feast of the Assumption in 1813, she traced the special blessings Mary received through the stages of motherhood…”

Frogs, Canaries and Pope Francis

by John Freund, CM | August 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We have often heard the stories of the lessons we can learn from frogs and canaries. Now they can help us understand why Pope Francis invited us to join a month-long celebration with the world’s 2.2 billion Christians.

Synodality: A Shared Path with the Poor at the Heart of the Church #famvin2024

by .famvin | August 15, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation | 0 Comments

The article entitled “The Poor in a Synodal Church” by Juan Pablo García Maestro, OSST, discusses the importance of synodality in the Church and how it should focus especially on the poor.

A Vincentian View: Running the Good Race

by Pat Griffin, CM | August 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

As we take pleasure in watching the Olympic Games in these weeks, the images of Paul take on a particular character.

“Caller Unknown”… the Body of Christ

by John Freund, CM | Jun 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

If you own a mobile phone, it is safe to say you have gotten your share of “unknown caller” notifications.

Trinitarian Living (John 16: 12-15)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The mystery of the Trinity is definitely that: a mystery who’s depth and range we can never come close to penetrating.

Re-evaluating Childhood Beliefs

by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I would be surprised if you haven’t re-evaluated some of your childhood beliefs.

Bless, Break, Share, and Serve

by Ross Dizon | Jun 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Christ shares his blood with us as we bless with him the cup of thanksgiving. And he shares his body as we break the bread. Nowadays, we voice out not so noble feelings; we rant. We are more ready to curse than to bless, to tell others to their faces their faults,...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 2

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

June 16: Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Vincent de Paul

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 12, 2022 | Formation

Vincent de Paul’s canonization process was initiated by the Congregation of the Mission 37 years after his death.

What Must Be Done to Confront Global Homelessness? (Video presented at DePaul University)

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 10, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness

What concrete steps can we take today as we seek a world where everyone has a stake in their community and a place to call home? In this video, Mark McGreevy (Depaul International) uses the analogy of an overflowing bathtub to help us think about the problem of homelessness. This is followed by presentations by Lydia Stazen (Institute of Global Homelessness) and Yasmine Cajuste (FamVin Homeless Alliance).