Formation
Fire – blessing or curse?
by John Freund, CM | August 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Fires are burning faster and hotter than ever before, and complex socio-economic factors are resulting in more people being affected by the effects of smoke, debris flows and other wildfire effects.
A Vincentian View: “Coming Down the Mountain”
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Scripture passage that frequently captures my Vincentian heart is that of the Transfiguration.
Mary Finally Knows
by John Freund, CM | August 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The question, “Mary did you know” dates from 1984. Mark Lowry wrote the the lyrics for “Mary, Did You Know?” I find the lyrics raise questions I did not know I wanted to ask Mary.
Foreigners No Longer, But Citizens Rather
by Ross Dizon | August 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus, our peace, makes one the Jews and those who are not Jews: the foreigners. He tears down, through the cross, the wall of hate that separates them.
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Real or Fake – Spotting the Difference
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Sometimes, it is very difficult to spot the difference between the “real thing” or an imitation.
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Themes for our common advocacy on homelessness
by Lydia Stazen, IGH | Nov 16, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
IGH staff had the privilege of attending and presenting at the CISCAL “Situation de Calle en América Latina” conference in Mexico City in October.
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Fuel For The Light (Matthew 24: 42-44)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus parable in Matthew’s chapter about the 10 torch-bearing virgins concerns actions to be taken in the face of a delay — for us a delay in the coming of The Lord, Jesus.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Resurrection and New Life Part 2
by Famvin Media Resources | May 15, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney asks us to remember that Easter is a season of deepening our faith. This week: Vincentians are heralds of the Resurrection!
Webinar “Pandemic, Poverty and Future: A New Paradigm”
by .famvin | May 14, 2022 | Formation, News
This formation meeting, hosted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, is open to the entire Vincentian Family.
A Journey Into Saint Louise’s Life
by Famvin Media Resources | May 13, 2022 | Formation
In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Father Christopher Robinson, C.M., talks about Louise’s journey– her pilgrimage– towards God’s will for her.
Mother Deafness Is Real!
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Most mothers already know instinctively when “mother deafness” manifests itself in their teenagers. It is one of the most confusing and stressful periods of mothering.
Raising Awareness of the Sin of Racism
by Sandy Figueroa | May 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In an attempt to raise awareness of the sin of racism, the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York have presented conferences, webinars, and other educational resources.
Out of the Darkness with Louise de Marillac and Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Lisa Lickona | May 12, 2022 | Formation
Meditating on the trials and struggles of St. Louise de Marillac and Mother Seton gives us hope in these uncertain times.
A Vincentian View: Acts of the Apostles
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the great blessings of the Easter Season is the way in which the church directs our attention to the Acts of the Apostles in both the weekday and the Sunday readings.
Mayday! Mayday! – Pope Francis and Vincentian Voices
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Mayday! Mayday! It’s the call that no airplane pilot or ship’s captain ever wants to make. Why? Because it means trouble. Big trouble!
Distinctive Mark of Christ’s Disciples
by Ross Dizon | May 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the proof that God loves us. Sent by God, he teaches us to love. He makes love the Christians’ distinctive mark and the means of salvation. Judas leaves so as to carry out fully the betrayal. And this treasonous leave is a distinctive sign that Jesus’ hour...