Sometimes, it is very difficult to spot the difference between the “real thing” or an imitation.
Formation
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 06 and 07
by Famvin Media Resources | May 12, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Advocacy, and Social Change.
Faith: an Act of Will • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | May 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
John Joseph Lynch C.M., First Archbishop of Toronto
by Famvin Media Resources | May 10, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Learn about Archbishop John Joseph Lynch, C.M., who died on May 12, 1888.
The Ascension: What Mother Seton Found in the Sky
by Tom Hoopes | May 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
What does the Ascension of the Lord mean for the world and for our own lives? The answer can be found in the faith journey of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who kept her gaze firmly fixed on Jesus, through time and eternity.
Themes for our common advocacy on homelessness
by Lydia Stazen, IGH | Nov 16, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
IGH staff had the privilege of attending and presenting at the CISCAL “Situation de Calle en América Latina” conference in Mexico City in October.
Fuel For The Light (Matthew 24: 42-44)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus parable in Matthew’s chapter about the 10 torch-bearing virgins concerns actions to be taken in the face of a delay — for us a delay in the coming of The Lord, Jesus.
Save What Is Lost, This Is What It Is About
by Ross Dizon | Oct 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, the Son of Man, has come to seek and to save what is lost. No, there are no lost cases for him. St. Luke tells us that Zacchaeus is a chief publican and a wealthy man. This means that, in the eyes of others, no one can save him. For he is a publican, that is...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 21
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Educational Values – Part 5
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 23, 2022 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores the Values of Vincentian Education proposed by Daughter of Charity Sr. Louise Sullivan.
World Homeless Day: ‘Seeking safety- a journey from Nigeria’
by Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance | Oct 23, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
We would like to share Feth’s story with you once again, so that her words can be a starting point for reflection, prayer and action at the service of those who suffer throughout the world.
Fidelity to the Charism of Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 21, 2022 | Formation
The source article for this presentation was “Fidelity to the Constitutions,” by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, C.M., written to the priests of the Congregation of the Mission. The text of this version is slightly modified to apply to anyone who seeks to follow in the footsteps...
Pope Francis’ “Puzzle Box Picture”
by John Freund, CM | Oct 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Years ago, I could easily lose track of time with a 500 or1000 piece jigsaw puzzle. The picture on the puzzle box inspired me to see how the pieces fit together.
Profiles In Homelessness
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 20, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
So you think you understand homelessness? I did… until I discovered I didn’t!
65th Anniversary of Vincentian Brother Alfred Smith’s Service
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
To keep God’s people safe and alive in their battle against Amalek, Moses has to hold his arms high in the air for a very long while.
Biblical Coverups and Gotchas
by John Freund, CM | Oct 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
They were comfortable… until they were told a story. Then they learned an uncomfortable truth. The person in the story out there hid in their own heart.