Formation

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 14

by Famvin Media Resources | July 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

The Vincentian Family: A Fruitful and Flourishing Tree

by Vinícus Augusto Teixeira, CM | July 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Vincentian Family could be compared with a lush and youthful tree laden with fruit and adorned with flowers.

The Virtue of Holy Indifference

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | July 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In Christian spiritual tradition, the state of perfect acceptance of the will of God by an entire resignation is called as the virtue of holy indifference. It is not a virtue among many other virtues, but it is a state of virtuous life. There is a famous philosophical...

Louise de Marillac and the Early Congregation of the Mission

by Famvin Media Resources | July 23, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

The relationship and collaboration between St. Louise, the Daughters of Charity, the Ladies of Charity, St. Vincent, and the Congregation of the Mission were precursors of today’s Vincentian Family.

A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent About Obedience, Part 2

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 29, 2023 | Formation

Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: more on obedience.

The Link Between Global Homelessness and Poor Mental Health

by .famvin | Oct 29, 2023 | Formation

Mental health conditions can lead to homelessness and can also prevent those experiencing homelessness from getting back on their feet.

Lastly… Simplicity! • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"I’m well aware that people think of simplicity in general as truth or purity of intention: truth, because it sees...

Lenten Video Series, Day 21: There Will Be Joy

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Halfway through our 2022 Lenten Series, we return to Father Aidan Rooney, C.M. to reflect on what we’ve seen so far. Ask yourself how you’ve related to our stories. What have you learned?

Vows of the Daughters of Charity

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 25, 2022 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

The annual and renewable vows of the Daughters of Charity are a progressive confirmation of their particular charism–
each year a new YES is pronounced in freedom to the vocation to which God calls them.

Understanding the Question

by John Freund, CM | Mar 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Mom, Where Did I Come From? Most mothers expect the question. But sometimes the words do not mean what she thinks they mean

Lenten Video Series, Day 20: New Beginnings

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Sometimes starting over means dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Images from Ukraine

by Max Rodríguez | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections

The images that are presented to us through the press and social networks from Ukraine are heartbreaking.

The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary

by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family

On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.