Formation

The Early Church Had No “Office of Evangelization”

by John Freund, CM | November 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus did not establish the church as an institution with a slick “Public Relations” plan. His followers were attracted by his message.

Prayers and Readings for the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal

by Vincentian Family Office | November 23, 2023 | Formation | 1 Comment

The following is the liturgical script for the celebration of the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal.

The 5 P’s….Plus 1

by Jim Claffey | November 23, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

This program for a better world for all is built around 5 P’s: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships:

A Vincentian View: Thinking about Thanks

by Pat Griffin, CM | November 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

When we think about the celebration of Thanksgiving, one scriptural passage readily emerges from our Gospel readings.

CIF Activities for the Vincentian Movement for the Year 2024

by Andrés Motto, CM | Jan 27, 2024 | Formation

Like every year, I am writing to tell you what the different CIF Meetings will be next year so that you can anticipate your participation in time.

Congregation of the Mission celebrate and reconnect with their founder’s heritage

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 26, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

“From the beginning, Vincent de Paul linked the birth of the Congregation of the Mission to the feast of 25 January, the solemnity marking the conversion of St. Paul…” – Fr. Jean Rolex, CM, in an article on cmglobal.org

The Gift of Vincent’s Charism

by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Indeed, Vincent left a wonderful gift to the Church.We all know and appreciate his passion for the poor. His foundations came out of his passion for the poor.

Give Witness to the Lamb of God

by Ross Dizon | Jan 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. We are to fix our gaze on him and give witness to him. And we thank God for revealing this to John the Baptist and for sending him to give witness to it. May God give us now the grace to take a long and...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 11

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Vincentian Voices Network for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

by Jim Paddon | Jan 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The Vincentian Voices Network (VVN) seeks to find ways to give a voice to the voiceless.

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 8)

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 8, 2023 | Formation

In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.

Lessons From My Christmas Conversion

by Heather King | Jan 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

We used to celebrate Christmas for forty days, a period symbolizing conversion. Mother Seton’s own life-changing Christmas experience prompts us to ask ourselves—did we open our hearts to the Christ child this year? Or did we lock the door of the inn?