Formation

Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 4)

by .famvin | January 24, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC, wrote the following excellent article on Mother Seton. In this series we present her article in six parts. (Part 4)

Gospel Readiness (1 Samuel 3:3-10)

by Tom McKenna, CM | January 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Am I more often alert to the sounds of God’s presence? Or do I not pay much attention to the ways God is directing me?

Ever Wonder About Jesus’ Kindergarten?

by John Freund, CM | January 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

There is so much I don’t know about the family we call The Holy Family and … Our Lady of Nazareth.

Destroy the Idols that Make Us Slaves

by Ross Dizon | January 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus, the only Son who is in the bosom of the Father, makes him known. For us to see him, then, is to see the Father, which gives us reason to destroy our idols. Jesus teaches in the synagogue of Capernaum. He amazes those who hear him, since he strikes them as one...

Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 15

by .famvin | Mar 8, 2024 | Formation

Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.

On Earth as it is in Heaven

by Mark Pranaitis, CM | Mar 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

When I was a boy, maybe 6 or 7, Sr. Angela taught me and my classmates that heaven was this great place where we would praise God all day long for eternity. My response? “Huh? boring!”

Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 14

by .famvin | Mar 7, 2024 | Formation

Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.

A Vincentian View: Washed Feet

by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I have never had my feet washed on Holy Thursday. Mostly, I have avoided the invitation in some way or another.

Is God Caught In Our Spam Boxes?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

If we have a digital mail account, we know what spam is. Our “in” boxes can fill rapidly. Most learn to set filters to reduce what we actually see.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 29)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 28, 2023 | Formation

St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

Lent 2023: Our Lady of Zion, With Father Luis Romero, CM

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 28, 2023 | Formation

A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Zion and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.

Feed Other Humans First of All

by Ross Dizon | Mar 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus seeks to feed us with his body and blood, so that we may have life to the full. He loves us, yes, to the end. For sure, the thirty pieces of silver cannot but feed even more Judas Iscariot’s greed. But does the traitor sell Jesus for a trifle, asking no high...