A beautiful reflection about “gift-giving”.
Formation
Led by the Spirit
by Mary Frances Jaster | September 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
When I think about the complexities of a world-wide Church, a Church that must embrace so many cultural differences, I sometimes wonder about our human interpretations of things.
We are Missionary Disciples of Christ
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | September 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Vincentian Minute: Habits 06
by Famvin Media Resources | September 3, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney’s summer series on Vincentian “habits” of spirituality talks about the habit of cultivating gentleness.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam: Pioneer in Catholic Social Teaching
by Famvin Media Resources | September 3, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this video, Rev. Aidan Rooney, C.M. takes us through Blessed Frederic and Catholic Social Teaching, principle by principle.
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We are seeing the replay of decades of hostility in the region of Jesus’ birth!
Advent Letter 2023 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Nov 30, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Advent gives us the opportunity to strengthen the foundations of our lives by revitalizing these two daily moments of grace, or to start making them, from this Advent on, a way toward seeing the face of Jesus clearly “here and now” and in its fullness for all eternity!
Praying and Working with Saint Benedict and Mother Seton
by Elizabeth Scalia | Jul 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Like Saint Benedict, the father of western monasticism, Mother Seton’s life was grounded in contemplation and action. She was a woman of prayer who put all of her energy into the work God called her towards, always trusting in Grace.
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 4
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 10, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
This is the fourth in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by John P. Prager, CM. Download PPT Download PDF...
The Pope Video • For The Elderly
by .famvin | Jul 9, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Elderly.
Vincentian Priesthood as Missionary
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 8, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. explains that St. Vincent chose to focus on the model of the priest as missionary.
Sundays with Luke – Stories Within a Bigger Story
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever “binged-watched” your favorite TV series? If you have, you probably saw important themes you missed when you watched isolated episodes.
A Vincentian View: Bearing the Marks of Jesus
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Paul ordinarily employed a scribe to write down the letters that he dictated for the benefit of his local churches. Sometimes, however, he picks up the pen himself to write a last few lines.
Dressing an Old Story in Today’s Clothes
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
A good story reflects some reality even if it is told in different clothes.
Roundabout Ways We Take to Get Our Way
by Ross Dizon | Jul 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the image of the invisible God. He is the roundabout way that means much more to us than all the other roundabout ways God has taken. Many, if not all, have taken roundabout ways. The Hebrews, as God plans it, take a roundabout way as they leave Egypt....
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 5
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 5, 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.