Formation
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.
Echoes (Luke 12:35-38)
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
I’ve always had a liking for country music. One of the special effects its singers use is what might be called echoing.
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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.
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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.
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“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.”
by Sr. Carol De Angelo | Jan 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.” Pope Francis’ plea to decision makers and participants at COP28 and to all of us has been resonating in my heart.
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...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 6
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Advent Reflections (Day 10)
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 5, 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.
VLM Ireland News
by Madeleine Frissung | Dec 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Happy to report that it’s been a busy summer for the Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) in Ireland.
Advent Reflections (Day 9)
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 4, 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.
A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 4)
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 4, 2022 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.