Formation

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam, Edified by the Piety of the Great

by Javier F. Chento | November 4, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

After some adventures, soon after Frédéric arrived to Paris at age 18, he ended staying at André Marie Ampère's home, a famous scientist, who lived on Rue Fosses-Saint Victor, 19. Frédéric stayed in the room of the son, Jean Jacques Ampère, who at the time was...

November 6: Blessed Vincentian Martyrs of Spain, 1936 (Complete List)

by Famvin Media Resources | November 3, 2023 | Formation | 2 Comments

Complete list of 102 Vincentian Martyrs of 20th Century Spain, with links to their pictures and biographies.

Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News

by John Freund, CM | November 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.

A Canadian View: Homelessness – Why Should We Care? What Can We Do?

by Jim Paddon | November 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.

Do it for God (Do it for Love) • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jan 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

"One means of doing [your service] as God wills is to do it in charity—in charity, Sisters. How excellent that will...

Illustrations in the Common Rules of the Congregation of the Mission

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 12, 2024 | Formation

Father John Rybolt, C.M. describes and analyzes the two engravings in the original edition of the Common Rules of the Congregation of the Mission.

Why Was Jesus Baptized?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.

To Trust God and Repent | Week Two

by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Two: To Trust God and Repent.

A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Crèche

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

An invitation from the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy asked me to create a reflection for their digital Advent + Christmas crèche calendar for 2022

Mom, How Long Until Christmas?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I suspect many of our parents remember how often we asked the question. “How how long until Christmas”? I remember I could hardly wait for the gift!s!

Advent Reflections (Day 11)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 6, 2022 | Formation

Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.

Announce the Good News to the Poor

by Ross Dizon | Dec 6, 2022 | Formation

Jesus is God’s Anointed and Sent One to announce the Good News to the poor. To belong to God and to Jesus is to belong to the poor. John the Baptist seems to go into crisis, and his whole group with him. For what he hears in prison about Jesus does not sound...