Formation
Is There an “Immaculate COMPLEXION?”
by John Freund, CM | September 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Have you noticed? Mary never seems to age!
Behind at Halftime
by Jim Claffey | August 31, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
If this were a sporting event, the coach would be screaming.
A Vincentian View: The Spes Gregis
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The “spes gregis” was one of the earliest terms that I heard applied to my classmates and me when we entered the high school seminary.
What’s In a Name? Was Shakespeare Wrong?
by John Freund, CM | August 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Shakespeare wrote “What’s in a name? A rose is a rose by any other name.” What someone or something is called or labeled is arbitrary compared to their or its intrinsic qualities.
Tasks for the Servants of Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Nov 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has chosen and brought us to his house. And he has assigned us tasks that we have to carry out as we wait for...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 32
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Advent Increases Our Hope
by Samantha Hill | Nov 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 2
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 26, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
This is the second in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by John P. Prager, CM. Download PPT Download...
Blessed Daughters of Charity, Martyrs of Arras and Dax (June 26)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 24, 2022 | Formation
The story of the Martyrs of Arras, based on “In the Footsteps of Vincent de Paul: a Guide to Vincentian France” by Father John E. Rybolt, C.M.
Saint John the Baptist, Mother Seton, and the Meaning of Birthdays
by Tom Hoopes | Jun 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
June 24 is the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, coming exactly half a year from Christmas. Everyone loves a birthday, but St. Elizabeth Ann Seton intuitively saw something the Catholic Church also uniquely sees: birthdays have a deep and powerful meaning.
Don’t You Understand?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I never gave much thought to what is involved when I hear or ask the question, “Don’t you understand?”
A Vincentian View: The Body of Christ
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
On occasion, some college campuses run a program called “The Last Lecture.” We have done it a few times at St. John’s.
How My Father taught me about “Our Father”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
A seminarian opened my eyes! Some 50+ years ago, I was his supervisor in what was then called a field education program. He was sharing something that dawned on him after visiting a local prison.
Strong Resolve to Walk with Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Jun 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is strong in his resolve to go to Jerusalem to live his Paschal Mystery. To be his disciple means to walk with him to the end. Jesus sets out for Jerusalem. He has sent messengers ahead of him to prepare his way, as John did. On the way, the Teacher shows...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 21, 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.
Origins of the “Angel of Love Foundation” (Costa Rica)
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 20, 2022 | Formation
To remember is to live anew ... it is to look at the great Mercy of God towards us and to come to an understanding of the fact that Divine Providence has not abandoned us. We share a documentary about the beginnings of the "Angel of Love Foundation" in Costa Rica, a...