Formation

Saint Francis Régis Clet: The Missionary Who Was Strangled Three Times

by Juan Luis Vázquez Díaz-Mayordomo | July 8, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

Among the Missionaries of the Congregation of the Mission, there is a martyr who cried tears of joy when he was sent to China and when he was imprisoned there.

St. Francis Regis Clet as Seen in his Letters

by Famvin Media Resources | July 8, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments

Thomas Devitt, CM, presents excerpts from St. Francis Regis Clet’s letters from the period between 1812 and his execution in 1820.

Jeopardy and the Our Father

by John Freund, CM | July 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I am not a regular viewer of Jeopardy. But the depth of its appeal fascinates me. I was amazed at how many records the show has broken literally over generations! It and it’s stars to resonate with the values of our culture.

Submission or Responsibility? • A Weekly reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | July 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"To adore God means to acknowledge Him as the Creator and Savior of the world, and the sovereign Lord of all things, recognizing that we depend entirely on him for both body and soul; therefore say to Him, 'Lord, I acknowledge You as the one whom all creatures are...

A Vincentian Minute: Praying With Vincent

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 15, 2023 | Formation

Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words.

Life Without Limit: Blessed Frederic Ozanam and Mother Seton

by Lisa Lickona, STL | Oct 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Elizabeth Ann Seton and Frederic Ozanam grounded their lives in the true freedom of Christ, who took what appeared on the outside to be lives of tragic brevity, and brought forth from them great works of charity that continue to flourish today.

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam the polyglot

by Javier F. Chento | Oct 14, 2023 | Formation

Frederic did not need modern audiovisual media (now apparently essential) to learn languages. He, at age 17, already...

Lenten Series from The Miraculous Medal Shrine: The Joy of Sacrifice

by .famvin | Feb 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

St. Vincent de Paul and Peace

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 25, 2022 | Formation

Saint Vincent, who had dedicated his life to the poor, was especially concerned about those persons who were overwhelmed by war.

St. Vincent Experienced War

by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

St. Vincent was painfully aware of the dire situations he faced and the rich nuances of Vincent’s response. What can we learn from Vincent and Pope Francis’ responses?

Moving Ahead (Jeremiah 1:17-19)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

“Call,” a notion that figures prominently in the Scriptures, God summoning people to change direction. Heading nowhere in particular, someone senses an inner prod to take some new course.

How My Idea of Lent Has Changed

by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

I never used to think about Lent until Ash Wednesday and the ritual of receiving ashes. My earliest recollection of Lent is that I wanted it to be over.

Lies, Darkness and Polarizations

by Ross Dizon | Feb 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the light of the world. To follow him means not to walk in the dark, in lies, but to have the light of life, the truth. Jesus warns his hearers about blindness and the darkness that comes with it. It is, of course, about spiritual blindness, about not...