Formation

A Canadian View: Refreshing Our Social Justice Approach

by Jim Paddon | October 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.

More Than (Matthew 20:1-16)

by Tom McKenna, CM | October 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

There’s an ancient (1964!) song entitled “More Than”– More than the greatest love the world has known/ this is the love I give to you alone.”

Putting Newest Cardinals in Their Place

by John Freund, CM | October 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In speaking to the newest group of Cardinals, Pope Francis reminds them … and us… of an often-ignored passage from the Acts of the Apostles.

Dare the Wise and Learned to Be Truthful

by Ross Dizon | October 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the sign of contradiction. He brings to light what we harbor in our hearts. He cannot but dare us to be truthful. Jesus does not fail to dare the wise and the learned to choose the good that they learn and receive. That is to say, he asks them to act as...

Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team

by .famvin | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In these very endearing dates, the .famvin team wishes you a happy and blessed Christmas.

Go and See the Child Lying in the Manger

by Ross Dizon | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is little and poor. We are to go and see and live his being little and poor, so that we may be clean and free...

Three Virtues to Give Ourselves to God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"One thing you may find very helpful is to call to mind the virtues of your Sisters who have died, which were very...

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Educational Values – Part 2

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 2, 2022 | Formation

In this series Fr. Rooney explores the Values of Vincentian Education proposed by Daughter of Charity Sr. Louise Sullivan.

Vincent de Paul: Saint of Charity, Saint of Justice

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 30, 2022 | Formation

Fr. Alvaro Quevedo Patarroyo, C.M. gives us food for thought in his article "Saint Vincent, Priest of Charity at the Service of the Poor: Caring for Spiritual and Temporal Needs" (Vincentiana: Vol. 44 : No. 3, Article 6.) [slideshare...

If Cathedrals Could Speak… Would We Listen?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The TV coverage of the Queen’s funeral allowed us to see the inside of Westminster Abbey from many angles. The Abbey is rich in history and could tell many stories.

The Pope Video • For the Abolition of the Death Penalty

by .famvin | Sep 29, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Abolition of the Death Penalty.

A Vincentian View: Kindred Spirits

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Whom would Vincent consider as close to his heart in thinking and serving?

Are You a Genius? You Might Be Surprised!

by John Freund, CM | Sep 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Who are the great geniuses of history? There are certainly many who shaped the daily lives of people of their time … and well beyond.

Freely You Receive, Freely Give Also

by Ross Dizon | Sep 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus has redeemed us by his blood. We do not pay, nor can we pay, for our redemption; we receive it freely. Faith is a divine gift (Rom 12, 3; Phil 1, 29; 2 Pt 1, 1). Those who believe only have it by God’s grace; they receive it freely. And it is safe to say that...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 17

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 27, 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 1

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 25, 2022 | Formation

In this series Fr. Rooney explores the Values of Vincentian Education proposed by Daughter of Charity Sr. Louise Sullivan.