Formation
The Pope Video • For People Living on the Margins
by .famvin | September 9, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For People Living on the Margins.
Ozanam: The Inspiration Continues
by Famvin Media Resources | September 9, 2023 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
Bridging Faith and Justice: The Life and Legacy of Frederic Ozanam
by Famvin Media Resources | September 9, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this video, DePaul University’s Matthieu Brejon de Lavergnée and Craig Mousin, together with Tamara Thrasher of the Ozanam Center in Cincinnati, OH, share their insights on the legacy of Frederic Ozanam.
Frederic Ozanam: Pioneer and Prophet
by Famvin Media Resources | September 8, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Frederic Ozanam’s practical theology foreshadowed seismic shifts in Catholic social theory 100 years into the future.
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Is Advent “Missing In Action?”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
During this Advent season, may I suggest a modest approach to recovering the sense of our radical Advent hope.
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Go out of the Old World of Old Men
by Ross Dizon | Dec 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus sees fit to go out of the bosom of the Father to announce the Good News to the poor and to bring in the new...
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Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 33
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
July 31: Foundation of the Sisters of Charity by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 31, 2022 | Formation
Learn more in this video from the Seton Shrine.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 01)
by Kelly McDaniels | Jul 30, 2022 | Formation
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.
Sketches From the Diary of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 29, 2022 | Formation
“When a person or a place impressed him, he drew a sketch of it. Such sketches dot his diary.”
Distraction… or Insight?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
After communion, I admit to being distracted by watching the line of people coming up to receive the Body of Christ.
Your Tub Is Overflowing!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 28, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
“If you want to resolve street homelessness, you have to think about prevention: how do you turn off the tap?”
Message of the Holy Father for the World Day of Prayer for Creation
by .famvin | Jul 28, 2022 | Formation
Every September 1 is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, so established by Pope Francis in 2015, in keeping with the theme addressed in his encyclical Laudato Si’ on care for our common home.
Understand & Listen (Genesis 18: Luke 10: 38-42)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Recently I came across an intriguing quote from the 18th century author, Henri David Thoreau, which touched on a theme prominent in the scriptures.
Shocking Statements!!!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The front pages of tabloid newspapers scream shocking statements. News pundits and internet “influencers” specialize in shocking “clickbait headlines.”
Vanity of Vanities, All Is Vanity
by Ross Dizon | Jul 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is clear-headedness in person. He brings to light the vanity, the emptiness, of the life of those who love and serve money. Jesus grants and does not grant what a man who feels disinherited asks him to do. For, in the first place, the Teacher says “no.” He...