Formation

A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent about Mary, the mother of Jesus

by Famvin Media Resources | November 26, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: Mary.

Simplicity and Humility in our Preaching and in our Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | November 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"God is with the simple and humble; He assists them, blesses their work, blesses their undertakings. Quoi! Are we to believe that God will help a person who’s trying to ruin himself? That He’ll help a man ruin himself, as do those who preach other than humbly and...

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam and Law: A Depressing Justice

by Javier F. Chento | November 25, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

Ozanam studied Law by his father. He did not like law studies but, to please his father, he received his doctorate. What he really liked were Letters. Federic practiced Law in Lyon for a short period of time. He wrote in one of his letters: In this profession, your...

The Miraculous Medal Association and the Vincentian Family

by Famvin Media Resources | November 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments

What are the bonds between the Miraculous Medal and the Vincentian Family? Slideshare presentation with reflection questions to share with your group.

A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 02

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 28, 2024 | Formation

Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: a systemic response.

Challenges of the Congregation of the Mission for a Promising Future

by .famvin | Jan 28, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Reflections

A reflection by Fr. Jean Rolex, C.M. on the challenges of the Congregation of the Mission for a promising future.

From the Greatest to the Least – God is There • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jan 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

"In addition to this general work, He toils with each individual: with the craftsman in his shop, with the woman in...

Dreamers – Martin Luther King and Many Others

by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

My parents were dreamers. Their dreams kept them going.

Preach the Good News to the Poor

by Ross Dizon | Jan 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one the Lord God has anointed with the Holy Spirit and has sent to preach the Good News to the poor. In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. And the sacred writers and wise holy men and women bring them to light for us to see. We...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 12

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 9)

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 15, 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 Pope Video • For Educators

by .famvin | Jan 14, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Educators.

I Never Saw It Coming

by John Freund, CM | Jan 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I knew the letter was coming. But I never expected to be drawn as deeply into it.

Outbreaks of Glory (Isaiah 49:3)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Every once in a while when reading the Scriptures, something lights up, jumps out into the present time and place.

Magi School for Seekers – Open Enrollment

by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Anyone seeking health insurance or entrance into a school knows the term “open enrollment.” Triggered by a Pope Francis’ homily on the feast of the Epiphany,