Formation
Are We a “Listening” Community?
by John Freund, CM | July 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I suspect we have all heard stories about or even lived with someone who was “hard of hearing.”
Deadline Extended! Young Adult Vincentian Small Faith Community
by Mary Pimmel-Freeman | July 20, 2023 | Formation, News | 0 Comments
Attention Young Adults Ages 18-35! The next Vincentian Small Faith Community cohort will begin in August 2023 and continue through December 2023. The deadline has been extended!
For Future Generations!
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | July 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The Maastricht Principles on the Human Rights of Future Generations were adopted in early 2023 and supported by almost sixty leading experts in legal and human rights from different parts of the world.
A Vincentian View: Sower, Seed, and Soil
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
When I have the honor to preach to a Vincentian group, I sometimes take the opportunity to see if we have a record of Vincent speaking on the Scripture for that day.
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NATO As No Action – Talk Only
by John Freund, CM | Oct 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In this Mindwalk, I would like to explore this alternate definition of the acronym usually associated with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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Video – The Saint and the Duchess: Collaboration at the Heart of Vincentian Heritage
by .famvin | Oct 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Bronwen McShea, scholar of 17th century religious and political history, presents “The Saint and the Duchess: Collaboration at the Heart of Vincentian Heritage.”
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A Vincentian View: Shalom
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you been praying for peace in these days? I hope so. I certainly have. As I do so, I find myself reflecting on the meaning of the word “peace” and what it means for the Christian.
Come to Our Senses about Our Sins
by Ross Dizon | Mar 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is divine mercy in person. Hence, he is ready to forgive us if we come to our senses and decide to turn back to God. We have all to come to our senses and return so as not to perish. For we all stray, those from Galilee or Jerusalem. Those of us who are older...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXV
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 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.
Lenten Video Series, Day 17: Saying Yes
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Many times, we think sacrifice has to be something ostentatious.
Uniting Action And Contemplation: the Way of Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 21, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M. offers a few reflections on Vincent’s capacity to unite action and contemplation.
A Vincentian Minute: Virtue from the inside out– Gentleness
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 20, 2022 | Formation
In this third of our five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us to examine how we become at peace with ourselves. This week: Do I cultivate a gentle spirit?
Lenten Video Series, Day 16: Above and Beyond
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Reverend Carlo Santa Teresa encourages us to go above and beyond what we feel we are capable of.
Lenten Video Series, Day 15: God Given
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Through combining his God-given talents for music and lyrics, Jack found he was able to bring many individuals into the faith.
March 18, 1879: John Joseph Lynch C.M. Appointed First Archbishop of Toronto
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 18, 2022 | Formation
On this date in 1879, John Joseph Lynch, C.M. was appointed the first Archbishop of Toronto, Canada.
A prayer in solidarity with Ukraine
by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Mar 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Pope Francis, stating that his “heart is broken” invited people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine. We take this time now to be close to the sufferings of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.