Formation
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.
Attribute All to God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | September 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The hive and the bee
by Javier F. Chento | September 2, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Frederic Ozanam’s Tactical Wisdom For Today’s Society
by Famvin Media Resources | September 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Excerpts from an article by Fr. Thomas McKenna, C.M. in which he examines Frédéric Ozanam’s conception of how a religious tradition should engage its surrounding society.
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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!
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Already and Not Yet (Mt 25: 14-30)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A phrase often on Jesus’ lips: “The Kingdom of God” — or in another iteration, “the Reign of God, His Father.”
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Christ the King and the “Duck Test”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Many will recognize the saying, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.”
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.
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 3, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
This is the third in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by John P. Prager, CM. Download PPT Download...
July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 1, 2022 | Formation
In February of 1791, three missionaries including Fr. Francis Regis Clet, C.M., departed for China.
Listening to Sounds in the ER
by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I write this Vincentian Mindwalk fresh from an unplanned 24 hours in our local hospital.
Accompanying Refugees
by Magdalena Herrera, DC | Jun 30, 2022 | Formation
Sister Magdalena Herrera, DC offered her shocking testimony on the work of the Daughters of Charity of the Province of Spain-South, accompanying vulnerable women who come to the “Alma Vincentiana” Project”
Advance Notice (Lk. 10:1-2)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
When breaking into any new territory, organizations send out what is known as an advance team.
Who Are the Wise People In Your Life?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Hopefully, you are blessed to have some wise people in your life!
Laborers of the Lord of the Harvest
by Ross Dizon | Jun 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
God’s Anointed and Sent One is here. And with him comes great harvest. That is why there is need for not a few laborers. God hears those who pray and ask, “May there be plenty of grain in the land. May it sway on the peaks of the mountains.” But, of course, to...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 4
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 28, 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.