Formation
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
Frederic Soulacroix, the Nephew that Frederic Ozanam did not get to Know
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | July 6, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
He was a great French-Italian painter, son of Charles Soulacroix.
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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.
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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...
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We work… for the Love of God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"God’s commandment to love Him with your whole heart, with your whole soul, with your whole mind, etc., doesn’t mean...
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...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXI
by John Freund, CM | Feb 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.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 6
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 20, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the principle of solidarity in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
The Saints Inspire us to Overcome Systemic Injustice
by Jaime L. Waters | Feb 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus very clearly calls out injustice, and we must do the same.
The Legacy of Saints Vincent and Louise
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 18, 2022 | Formation
How did Divine Providence lead Saints Vincent and Louise, step by step? Learn more in this presentation based on excerpts from the classic Vincentian Heritage Journal article, "Unfolding the Legacy— Key Figures in the Tradition" by Betty Ann McNeil D.C. ...