Formation

Five Faces of Justin De Jacobis

by Javier F. Chento | July 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments

If I had to pick a single Daughter of Charity to present to the sisters as a model, I would pick Rosalie Rendu. If I had to pick a single missionary to present to the confreres, I would pick Justin de Jacobis.

Drinking At The Fountain of God’s Word (Isaiah 55: 10-11)

by Tom McKenna, CM | July 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

With this hot weather scorching many parts of the globe, it’s not hard to appreciate the metaphor the prophet Isaiah offers as a picture of how it is between ourselves and God — more specifically, between ourselves and the Word of God.

Has Pope Francis “Made a Mess?”

by John Freund, CM | July 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Almost ten years ago to the day, Pope Francis told young people his hopes for World Youth Day. The sound bite people remember… “make a mess.”

Supreme Value of the Kingdom of God

by Ross Dizon | July 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

On top of being the scribe who is trained in the kingdom of heaven, Jesus embodies also the supreme value that this kingdom is. The teaching is clear that the kingdom of heaven is the supreme value. For there is this saying: “Seek first the kingdom of God and his...

Slaves in the Same Way as Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Oct 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus takes the form a slave and becomes like us. We who seek to follow him are to become lowly slaves in the same...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 28

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Empathy or Sympathy

by Confraternity of Vincentians on the Frontier/Diaspora | Oct 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

During a recent meeting of our Confraternity, (the Confraternity of Vincentians on the Frontier/Diaspora), we shared some information about the latest social events in Guatemala and our involvement in them as Vincentians.

Lenten Video Series, Day 25: Impossible Joy

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Recorded just days before he was ordained a Priest, Deacon Volodymyr Radko sat down with us to talk about the sacrifices that come with the process of discernment.

A Vincentian View: Separation from the Father

by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

A host of lessons arises within the story of the Prodigal Son. It continues to challenge and suggest as we reflect and recognize ourselves in the text.

What Is Your Dream Today?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

“Stop that day-dreaming!” I suspect that each of us heard those words at least once in our childhood. Often it would be followed up with. “There’s work to do!”

Lenten Video Series, Day 24: Receiving Jesus

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

When dealing with infertility, Amy turned her sacrifice into joy by listening to where God wanted her to go.

Holy and Just in the Sight of God

by Ross Dizon | Mar 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus ushers in the new creation. He comes to make all things new. Hence, he wants us to be just and holy. The prodigal son goes back home. He stands for those who are not holy: robbers, evildoers, adulterers, tax collectors. But as it turns out, the older son should...