Formation
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.”
Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 2
by Famvin Media Resources | December 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We are called to be compassionate to all.
A Canadian View: Hope Can Overcome Hopelessness
by Jim Paddon | December 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
As we enter another Christmas time with lots of hopes and prayers it may be a good time to reflect on this world, we are living in which at times seems like a hopeless situation for many.
A Vincentian View: Back to the Beginning
by Pat Griffin, CM | December 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Are you ready for the beginning of a new liturgical year?
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.
February 7 – Feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 6, 2024 | Formation
A presentation: Five Faces of Rosalie Rendu by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Anger that Is Just and Constructive as Jesus’
by Ross Dizon | Feb 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus brings in the kingdom of God and his justice. So, his anger blazes as he sees us looking out for just our own...
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.
Perfect as Our Father in Heaven
by Ross Dizon | Feb 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, who is in the bosom of the Father and knows him up close, shows us the divine face. He wants us to be perfect as our Father. It is quite clear what it means to be perfect as our Father in heaven: to go beyond what the law and the prophets command and forbid. ...
Connecting Dots: Lent, Valentine’s Day, and Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Feb 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
At first glance, it may seem like quite a stretch to connect Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day, and Systemic Change. But hear me out. Actually, it is not that hard.
Valentine’s Day and the Love That Never Fails
by Lisa M. Hendey | Feb 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The love between spouses is a mirror of God’s enduring love for us. Few examples of such love are more poignant than Elizabeth Ann Seton’s tender care for her dying husband William during their long quarantine in a damp lazaretto after their journey to Italy.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 16
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Vincentian Voices Network
by Jim Paddon | Feb 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I would like to invite Famvin members to consider joining this group through our Facebook page.
Lenten Letter 2023 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Feb 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Rome, 13 February 2023 “Making our families and communities a foretaste of heaven” Dear members of the Vincentian Family Movement, May the grace and peace of Jesus be always with us! From the creation of the world, God wished that not a single human being would live...
A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 13)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 12, 2023 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
Mother Seton and St. Paul Show Us a 4-Fold Path to Change
by Tom Hoopes | Feb 12, 2023 | Formation
The conversions of Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton may seem exceptional, but each of us, in our own life, can experience the same grace by opening our heart when Christ calls.