Formation

What was your mother’s special recipe?

by John Freund, CM | October 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Nobody could make (fill in your favorite meal )… at least not like she did. There was something special about it. You can still almost taste it.

Where Do You Fit In Now?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 19, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

How do you further conversations with people who have different starting points and live in other categories than your own?

Reflect the Creator and Owner of All

by Ross Dizon | October 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the image of the God whom no one has ever seen. Hence, he cannot but reflect God who is merciful, kind, and faithful. No doubt, we Christians want to reflect Jesus. And we believe, of course, that to reflect him means to reflect also the very God whose...

Lord, I Am Not Worthy (Mt 21:28-32)

by Tom McKenna, CM | October 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Reading Jesus’ parable about the two Sons, it struck me how often in the Gospels Jesus leans in favor of the ones who are out of favor.

Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 1)

by .famvin | Jan 3, 2024 | Formation

Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC, wrote the following excellent article on Mother Seton. In this series we present her article in six parts. (Part 1)

A Vincentian View: “Becoming a Mother”

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

This Christmastime has had a special character for me. Watching each of my nieces with her child has been an education.

Homage to the King of the Jews and of All Nations

by Ross Dizon | Jan 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Prince of peace and sovereignty rests on his shoulders. We get to him, so we may do him homage, by the...

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 1)

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 13, 2022 | Formation

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

November 11: Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 11, 2022 | Formation

November 11 is the anniversary of the arrival of the first Sisters of Charity at Leavenworth, Kansas, USA

Changing Our Clocks, Do-overs, and Fast-forwards

by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Changing Clocks! It is an annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.

Systemic Change Commission to Offer Weekly Advent Reflections

by .famvin | Nov 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections.

A Vincentian View: Precious in God’s Sight

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The stories in Luke 15 (the lost sheep, coin and son) forcefully draw our attention to our importance in the eyes of God.

Who is My Neighbor the Day After Election Day?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Recently I reread John Allen’s reflection in Crux about an opportunity and a challenge for Catholics to play a major role in healing our deeply divided nation.

Sun of Justice That Saves and Heals

by Ross Dizon | Nov 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the sun of justice that enlightens us who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. The Ukrainians suffer very much due to the war. And life will be harder still for millions. For they are plunged into the cold and the dark; thanks to the sun for heat and...