Vincentian workshops in wise asset management
Wise Asset Management, Strategic Planning, and Grant-Writing - Father Gregory Gay, CM announces a series of workshops focusing on these three topics . "While the workshops are being sponsored by the Congregation of the Mission, we want them to be open to participants...
Saturday Study Hall – Change in depth
The series "Saturday Study Hall" explores a topic in greater depth through the resources of the Vincentian Encyclopedia. (A counter-part, Formation Fridays, explores the more practical resources of VinFormation.) Many will find it particularly interesting to re-read...
Maloney – “transforming hope”
In his usual insightful and clear style Fr. Robert Maloney, CM addresses the big "why"question and Christian hope in a piece which appeared in America under the title "A Feathered Thing" . Borrowing an image from Emily Dickinson "Hope is the thing with feathers" he...
Saturday Study Hall – Congregation of the Mission
Jan. 25, 1617 marks the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission when Vincent preached the famous sermon at Folleville. It was not formally set up until January 25, 1625. Initial impetus for foundation - Sermon at Folleville Foundation Day Vincentian...
Fatal attraction
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), January 26, 2014 – Is 8, 23b – 9, 3; 1 Cor 1, 10-13. 17; Mt 4, 12-23 Praising God and enjoying favor with all the people (Acts 2, 47) Rather than impose, brightness attracts. Whoever imposes admits he is not attractive. St. Francis...
Saturday Study Hall – Vincentian Family Saints
"Study Hall" - echoes of earlier formal stages in our preparation for life. But as the Pope has recently reminded us formation is a lifelong task. In that spirit FamVin is beginning a new series "Saturday Study Hall" which for the most part will draw on articles in...
Formation of Vincentian laity
Fr. Joseph McCann, CM reflects on leadership lessons in ‘Sister Gen’: A Case Study of Vincentian Leadership. He raises the important question of how Vincentian Formation for Leadership can take place outside traditional structures. "Our case study suggests certain...
Video for Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: January 4
VinFormation presents a new YouTube video on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.