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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.

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 6

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 20, 2022 | Formation

Fr. Rooney reflects on the principle of solidarity in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.

The Saints Inspire us to Overcome Systemic Injustice

by Jaime L. Waters | Feb 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus very clearly calls out injustice, and we must do the same.

The Legacy of Saints Vincent and Louise

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 18, 2022 | Formation

How did Divine Providence lead Saints Vincent and Louise, step by step? Learn more in this presentation based on excerpts from the classic Vincentian Heritage Journal article, "Unfolding the Legacy— Key Figures in the Tradition" by Betty Ann McNeil D.C. ...

Who Is Pope Francis Listening To?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

One of the great games in the press, both secular and religious, is wondering who Pope Francis listens to on matters of pastoral care for the entire Church.

Homeless People with Cell Phones?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 17, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.

A Vincentian View: Blessed are the Poor

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

If you have ever seen Fiddler on the Roof, you may remember the prayer of Tevye.

Did Listening To the Spirit Change People 2000 Years Ago?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

We all know not listening changed the world. If not, grab your bible and read about Adam and Eve in Gen 2-3.

Heavenly as Our Father Who Is in Heaven

by Ross Dizon | Feb 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, the second man is from heaven. He bids us to be one with him, so that we who are of the earth may become heavenly also. We heard last Sunday that Jesus looked at his disciples and then announced the blessings and the woes. Did he mean to say that he wanted...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XX

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

One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 5

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 13, 2022 | Formation

Fr. Rooney reflects on the principle of preferential protection of the poor and vulnerable in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.

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