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How Did America Get So Mean?

by John Freund, CM | September 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments

Noted columnist David Brooks caught my attention! In a September 2023 reflection in the Atlantic Monthly (Subscription required), he wrote Over the past eight years or so, I’ve been obsessed with two questions. The first is: Why have Americans become so sad? … My second, related question is: Why have Americans become so mean?

Frederic Ozanam and Vincentian Formation

by Famvin Media Resources | September 7, 2023 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

The following video examines six elements that help spiritually form the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The text is adapted from the article “Frédéric Ozanam: Systemic Thinking, and Systemic Change," by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D. Vincentian Heritage...

A Canadian View: Summer Reflections

by Jim Paddon | September 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

As we approach the end of summer here in Canada, for myself and many others, we have had a summer of relaxation and an opportunity to enjoy time with family and exploring new and exciting parts of our vast nation.

Daughters of Charity Services Launches Vincentian Values Week 2023

by Daughters of Charity Services | September 7, 2023 | Formation, News | 1 Comment

Vincentian Values Week is set to launch later this month, running from September 25 – 29.

A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent About Imitating Christ

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 3, 2023 | Formation

Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: Imitating Christ.

A Time to Withdraw to the Wilderness

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I remember what a priest once shared, during the season of Advent, on how his mother prepared her children for the...

Simple, Not Hidden • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"Another thing that recommends simplicity to us in a wonderful way are those words of Our Lord: 'I confess to you,...

“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 6

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 24, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

This is the sixth and final part of a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by John P. Prager, CM. Download PPT...

Accompanying the Journey of a Refugee. What Have we heard? What Action will we Take in the Future?

by Mark McGreevy | Jul 24, 2022 | Formation

The Second International Conference of the FamVin Homeless Alliance took place in Sevilla (June 7-9). During that time the participants reflected on the reality of refugees, displaced and abused individuals.

Life of Felix DeAndreis, C.M.

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 22, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

A brief life of Father Felix deAndreis, C.M. (Slide presentation)

Discovering the True Simplicity of Sainthood with St. Mary Magdalene and Mother Seton

by Anna O'Neil | Jul 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In the lives of these two saints – one so modern, the other so ancient – the Church reminds us of what it means to be a saint: staying close to Christ.

Do You Have Memories of Your Grandparents?

by John Freund, CM | Jul 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

My personal relationship with my grandparents is complicated. I never knew either my father’s or mother’s parents. Yet I know more about my great grandparents than just about anyone reading these words.

A Vincentian View: The Better Part

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

One of Vincent’s instructions to the Daughters of Charity involved the decision on what to do when the obligation for prayer and the obligation for service collided.

Are Catholic Families Mirrors of God’s Love?

by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I have had a life-long interest in the family as an image of the sacramental marriages as “Mirrors of God’s Love” or the “church in miniature.”

Steadfast in their Prayers, and Trusting

by Ross Dizon | Jul 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the reason why God does not hold back from those who are steadfast in their prayers the blessings they ask for with trust. The teaching today is that we should be steadfast in our prayers. And it seems that what is good about being steadfast is that we annoy...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 7

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 19, 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.

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