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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: Praying with Vincent About Obedience

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 22, 2023 | Formation

Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words.

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam at University, and Money

by Javier F. Chento | Oct 21, 2023 | Formation

Frederic, while pursuing his studies of Law and Letters at the University of Paris, was almost always short of money. In several letters to his parents (not all, but many) he gives them account of his impoverished economy. He could have to buy a new pair of trousers...

On Practice of the Vincentian Virtues • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"We should follow, as far as possible, all the gospel teaching already mentioned, since it is so holy and very practical. But some of it, in fact, has more application to us, particularly when it emphasizes simplicity, humility, gentleness, mortification, and zeal for...

St. Vincent’s Development of an Apostolic Outlook

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 20, 2023 | Formation

From the introduction to an article by Fr. Emeric Amyot d'Inville, C.M.: "I would now like to offer you a reflection about the way that St. Vincent focused on the social and ecclesial reality surrounding him. Because, as a result of this very focused look... [he]...

What was your mother’s special recipe?

by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Nobody could make (fill in your favorite meal )… at least not like she did. There was something special about it. You can still almost taste it.

Where Do You Fit In Now?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 19, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

How do you further conversations with people who have different starting points and live in other categories than your own?

Reflect the Creator and Owner of All

by Ross Dizon | Oct 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the image of the God whom no one has ever seen. Hence, he cannot but reflect God who is merciful, kind, and faithful. No doubt, we Christians want to reflect Jesus. And we believe, of course, that to reflect him means to reflect also the very God whose...