Formation
Now Available: Biographies and Liturgical Prayers for the Saints and Blesseds of the Vincentian Family
by Vincentian Family Office | December 12, 2023 | Featured, Formation, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
A workgroup made up of members of the Vincentian Family has been working in recent years on preparing a document that includes all the saints and blesseds of the Vincentian Family, offering a brief biography of each of them, and another document that offers the specific prayers for the Eucharist of each one of them.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 34
by Famvin Media Resources | December 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Greater
by Samantha Hill | December 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Incarnation 01
by Famvin Media Resources | December 10, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney speaks about the Incarnation in Vincentian Spirituality. This week: human suffering as sacramental.
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Challenges of Change
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Did you notice the graphic with this post? Before reading further I suggest you stop for at least 60 seconds to let it speak to you…What, if anything did it say to you?
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Madagascar Twinning Project
by Marie Copeland, Ladies of Charity | Feb 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Since 2003, the Ladies of Charity have been committed to helping the people of Madagascar through the Twinning Project.
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From Global Advocacy to Action: Developing Homelessness Prevention Policies and Programs
by Julia Wagner, IGH | Feb 8, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Stakeholders, including the United Nations, advocate for expanding prevention strategies to avert future homelessness.
The Way of the Cross: Charity and Passion
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2023 | Formation
This Way of the Cross correlates a work of mercy with each Station of the Cross, and a quote from St. Louise de Marillac is included with each station.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 23)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Lent 2023: Through the Eyes of Mary, With Father Aidan Rooney, CM
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation
Welcome to “Lent: Through the Eyes of Mary,” an original video series produced by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal in collaboration with the Vincentians of the Eastern Province, USA.
Struggles at a Well (John 4:5-42)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Some of the traits which come out in the Samaritan woman as she interacts with Jesus at the noonday well could paint her as a hard-hearted and difficult lady.
Ash Wednesday and the Witness of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Ted Trinko | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
An important step in Mother Seton’s conversion took place on Ash Wednesday, when she first entered the Catholic Church.
Living Ash Wednesday the Way Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Did
by Lisa Lickona | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Mother Seton didn’t walk the Way of the Cross alone during her life, but rather she surrounded herself with a community, with whom she journeyed in mutual dependence, step by step, along the path Christ set for them.
Do Your Spiritual Hearing Aids Need Cleaning?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Lent is a time of listening… cleaning my ears to hear the Good News.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 22)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 21, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Tempt Someone Is Not What God Does
by Ross Dizon | Feb 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus let the devil tempt him just as we are tempted, though he did not sin. Hence, he can feel for us who are weak, and lift us up. James makes clear that God does not tempt us. We are tempted by our own evil desire. Today’s first reading and gospel, though,...