Formation

The Glory of God is Man Fully Alive: Saint Irenaeus and Mother Seton

by Suzanne M. Wolfe | July 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Irenaeus suffered greatly in their lives and were deeply “acquainted with grief.” Instead of leading to despair, suffering made them fully alive to the beauty of the world and to the gift of God’s grace.

Empowered by the Spirit

by Tannous AL Khoury | July 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Today you will read about MISEVI Lebanon’s recent Spiritual Retreat, encouraging and empowering the missionaries for the Vincentian mission.

Incarnation

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | July 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

There is an interesting story of an atheist who considered faith in the incarnation of Jesus as absurd. On a Christmas night when all the believers where in the Church to celebrate the birth of Christ, he stayed back at home. That night there was big thunder storm and...

Following in the Footsteps of St. Louise

by Famvin Media Resources | July 2, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

A video from the Daughters of Charity International.

Is it Time for the “Brocolli” Approach?

by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Many generations of mothers have cajoled their children with “Try it. You’ll like it!” (It seems they all went to the same “Mommy” school.)

Clothe Ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ

by Ross Dizon | Oct 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Today’s parable makes clear that those who accept God’s call to his kingdom must clothe themselves appropriately.

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 25

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

One More (Luke 5:1-11)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I can imagine Peter’s consternation when Jesus challenges him to head out one more time. Likely shaking his head, Peter nonetheless gives his “ok, one more!”

Star Wars and the Gospel of Luke

by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

How many of us are aware of the problem Luke was addressing with his gospel?

Curses that Turn Out to Be Blessings

by Ross Dizon | Feb 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus became a curse to free us from curses and fill us with blessings. He became sinner and poor to make us just and rich. Those who are to catch men and women have much to learn still. And today the one who has called them teaches them about curses and blessings....

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XIX

by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 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.

MISEVI Poland Association

by Kinga Zemlik | Feb 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The MISEVI Poland Association has been officially working since 2017.

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 4

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 6, 2022 | Formation

Fr. Rooney reflects on the principle of participation in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.

February 7: Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 6, 2022 | Formation

During the early 19th Century, the inhabitants of the Mouffetard district of Paris experienced physical, social, spiritual, and moral misery. This was the environment in which Sister Rosalie served through her entire adult life. Learn how Blessed Rosalie Rendu brought...