Formation

July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M.

by Famvin Media Resources | June 30, 2023 | Formation | 1 Comment

The author Thomas Davitt, C.M. suggests that although biographers and illustrators have tended to place all the emphasis on his martyrdom, Francis Clet was, before anything else, a confrere.

What Bricklayers can teach us about work… and following Christ

by John Freund, CM | June 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

I have learned a lot from bricklayers about the meaning of work! And continue to learn … even about being a follower of Christ.

Paradoxes: Signs of the New Creation

by Ross Dizon | June 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus brings in the new creation. The paradoxes that he lives and teaches let us know what the new creation means. Jesus uses hard sayings and paradoxes to announce the Good News. And there are, in today’s gospel, examples of these hard sayings and paradoxes. For...

Frederic Laporte, the Grandson That Frederic Ozanam Did Not Get To Know

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | June 29, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

According to the chronicles, the grandson was very much like his grandfather Frederic Ozanam.

A Vincentian Minute: St. Vincent and St. Francis

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 8, 2023 | Formation

Fr. Rooney talks about Vincent and Francis on the day after Francis’ feast day.

Jesús David Coronel: My Vocational Experience

by Jesús David Coronel | Oct 8, 2023 | Formation

My name is Jesús David Coronel, I am originally from Cuautla Morelos Mexico. My vocational process was permeated with different events that followed my response

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The Bread of the Eucharist and the Bread of the Poor

by Javier F. Chento | Oct 7, 2023 | Formation

It was noticed by some of his friends that, after the general Communion at Notre Dame on Holy Thursday, Ozanam,...

The Pope Video • For Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women

by .famvin | Feb 5, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women.

Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, DC: a teacher of life, a messenger of love

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 4, 2022 | Formation

There was a time, not so long ago, when a woman, full of enthusiasm and vocation for the weakest children of society, gave her life to educate a great generation of young people who, thanks to her, found the strength to change their lives.

The “Broccoli Approach” to Synodality

by John Freund, CM | Feb 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

We probably should thank Alka-Seltzer for a phrase used by most mothers. (It seems they all went to the same “Mommy School”)

A Canadian View: A Culture of Encounter

by Jim Paddon | Feb 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

While we pride ourselves as Vincentians, on our efforts of charity and justice, how often do we really hear what those we serve are telling us?

A Vincentian View: The Prophet

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

This scripture reminds us of our responsibility to honor the prophets among us.

Fishers of Men and Women, Sinners All

by Ross Dizon | Feb 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the leading fisher of men and women. Those he calls are also, though sinners, to be fishers of other sinners. Jesus tells Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” And Simon answers, “Teacher, we have worked hard all night and have...

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