Formation
Zooming our way into a digital world?
by John Freund, CM | August 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In the American literary classic, Rip Van Winkle fell asleep in the Catskill Mountains and woke up 20 years later, having missed the American Revolution.
From Deep Within (Romans 8:26-7)
by Tom McKenna, CM | August 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
There’s a way of looking at our religion as a series of truths to be acknowledged and then followed out.
Praying the Our Father With New Ears
by John Freund, CM | August 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Many years ago, I had the privilege of visiting the Vatican Museum of Modern Art with an accomplished artist. I thought I knew it well.
Win With the Victorious Over the World
by Ross Dizon | August 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus has overcome the world. That is why those who put their faith and trust in him cannot but win in the face of trials, woes, doubts.
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Knowing How To Ask In Order To Learn How To Give • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"Savior of our souls, these are Your teachings we are embracing, and the devil is trying to make us abandon them. My...
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Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam and Money from Protestants
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 11, 2023 | Formation
Frederic Ozanam was a staunch defender of the faith and the Catholic Church; but if some Protestants made him...
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St. Agostina Pietrantoni: seeing God in the suffering faces of the sick
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 10, 2023 | Formation
Learn about the life of St. Agostina Pietrantoni, Sister of Charity of St. Jeanne Antida Thouret and patron saint of nurses, whose feast day is November 13.
“Facing the Coronavirus” Presentation from the Vincentian Confraternity of Psychologists
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 29, 2022 | Formation, Vincentian Family
This presentation was created by the Vincentian Confraternity of Psychologists to share some advice to help those who help others to feel better, less anxious, and less worried about the pandemic.
An Undervalued Gift
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Let me share an image of myself as an immature child at Christmas with an undervalued gift.
When is $500 per month more than $3,000?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 28, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Cynthia Griffith, writing for Invisible People, backed up this “new math.”
A Vincentian View: Seeing and Believing
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In the readings of the Easter Season, it sometimes seems that the two positions of “seeing” and “believing” are mutually exclusive.
Empty Seats in the School of Jesus
by John Freund, CM | Apr 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In a recent homily, Pope Francis warned us about “the empty seats in the school of Jesus:” Do any of these excerpts hit home?
Burden and Sorrow of Our Lord Jesus Christ
by Ross Dizon | Apr 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is God-with-us. He stays with us all along the way that we travel. He finds bearable the burden that we turn out to be. The disciples cannot haul in the net due to the huge number of fish caught in it. But surely, it is a burden that makes the fishermen...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXX
by John Freund, CM | Apr 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Resurrection and New Life
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 24, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney explains why seeing Christ in the poor should mean seeing the risen Christ in the poor, as well as seeing the crucified Christ in the poor.
When Justice and Peace Shall Kiss
by Archbishop emeritus Sylvain Lavoie | Apr 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Given that adequate housing is an issue of social justice, it might be helpful to look at the concept of justice in light of the need for a home for all.