Formation
Servants of the Poor • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | December 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The Travels of Frederic
by Javier F. Chento | December 9, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
The Immaculate Conception: Vincentian Perspectives
by Famvin Media Resources | December 8, 2023 | Church, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
The presence of Mary is abundant, clear and solid in the experience of St. Louise and St. Vincent.
How What I Dreaded Became a Source of Life
by John Freund, CM | December 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent placed great importance on what he called “Repetition of Prayer.”
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Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 6)
by .famvin | Feb 7, 2024 | Formation
Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC, wrote the following excellent article on Mother Seton. In this series we present her article in six parts. (Part 6)
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Inside Authority (Mark 1: 21-28)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
There is a phase to describe what often happens when somebody who is believable begins to talk: “When he or she stands up to speak, everybody listens!”
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Master Class – Encounter Between Old and Young
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Upon seeing the Lord enter his temple, they are enlightened by the Holy Spirit and recognize him as the child whom Mary carries in her arms. They had been waiting for him all their lives.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 17
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Evangelizers of New Lands: Saints Cyril and Methodius, and Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Tom Hoopes | Feb 20, 2023 | Formation
Though more than a millennium separates us from the evangelical mission of Saints Cyril and Methodius, and two centuries from Mother Seton, their approach to evangelization is a model for the Church today.
What am I giving up for Lent this year, and why?
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 20, 2023 | Formation
For Vincentians, the question: “What should I do for Lent?” is answered in solidarity with and for those who live in poverty.
A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 14)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 19, 2023 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
The Company of Charity in the Community of Earth
by .famvin | Feb 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The ZOOM series “The Company of Charity in the Community of Earth,” sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth and Sisters of Charity of New York has been recorded.
Daring to Follow Christ: A Lenten Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Lenten Reflection based on a letter by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Longing for Belonging … Parish Possibilities
by John Freund, CM | Feb 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Belonging is “the feeling of security and support when there is a sense of acceptance, inclusion, and identity for a member of a certain group.”
A Greater Love: Facing Lent with Mother Seton and Saint Scholastica
by Lisa Lickona | Feb 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As Lent approaches, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Scholastica remind us to examine our hearts and prioritize and cultivate a fervent desire for God.
A Vincentian View: The Eucharist and Vatican II
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Each year I select a theme that gives direction to one/some of the programs that I organize at St. John’s University.