Formation

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and the flag of the European Union

by .famvin | August 5, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

In 1949, a design competition for a common flag was convened in Strasbourg. Many sketches, 101 in total, were presented, and Arsene Heitz's design, a little-known local painter, was the winner. In 1989, Heitz, already an elderly person, revealed that his design was...

Treasured Friendships in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Famvin Media Resources | August 4, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

Elizabeth’s friendships energized her and helped to make her the person she was.

When Did Christians Become Soldiers?

by John Freund, CM | August 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

I must admit. During most of my 80-plus years I took it for granted that Christians served in the military. I was awed by the supreme sacrifice made. I still am!

There’s No Place I’d Rather Be

by .famvin | August 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Fr. Milton Ryan, C.M., has served as Pastor at Holy Trinity Parish in Dallas since 2018 and notes with almost a sense of wonder that his faith journey and his path to the priesthood started in that very place more than 40 years ago.

Fire up Our Whole Selves with Love

by Ross Dizon | Nov 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus makes known by words and deeds that we cannot love God without loving our neighbor. We Christians seek to fire...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 29

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

MISEVI in Spain

by Idoia Makazaga | Nov 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In September, Idoia Makazaga, the President of MISEVI Spain, shared the following information about the activities of MISEVI Spain.

A mission of love

by Ellen Sprigg | Apr 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

It has been two years since the SCN Volunteer Program has been able to bring a team of volunteers back to Belize, due to the global pandemic that has become our daily life.

Lenten Video Series, Day 41: He Is Risen

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

We’ve journeyed together for 40 days, and now we’ve arrived in the joy of Easter.

Lenten Video Series, Day 40: Alive Again

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In the modern age, it is so easy to become wrapped up in a virtual social world, sliding into sin and temptation. Peter Land tells us that sacrificing this world, even if it seems significant, is nothing in comparison to the life that you will gain in return.

Lenten Video Series, Day 39: Walk By Faith

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Pat Gillen had a transformative experience in his jail cell. He realized that he was given a chance to make things right.

Lenten Video Series, Day 38: Living Saints

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Success is not measured in man’s terms, but in God’s terms.

Lenten Video Series, Day 37: All Things New

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

But what does it really mean to “give something up” or “offer something up” to the Lord?

A Vincentian View: Thoughts on the Cross

by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The cross stands at the center of our reflection in these days. Lent summoned us to follow Jesus to the Jerusalem that held the cross on which he would die. The Triduum draws us to the foot of the cross. Easter leads us away to the new life won on the cross. An empty...