Formation

Fears the Sent Ones Must Overcome

by Ross Dizon | June 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus comes to his own people and they persecute him. This will also be the fate of his disciples. They waver due to their fears. Jesus senses the fears that his apostles harbor. These are the twelve disciples he sends to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And...

Journeying From Opposites To Equals

by John Freund, CM | June 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

I suspect we have all known relationships that should not have worked out… but did.

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 9

by Famvin Media Resources | June 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

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

Simplicity: my Gospel (St. Vincent de Paul)

by Zeracristos Yosief, C.M. | June 19, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 1 Comment

In the context in which we live today, the term ‘simplicity’ can easily seem an outdated, insignificant and trivial term.

A Vincentian Minute: Things About Vincent 03

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 1, 2023 | Formation

Fr. Rooney talks about St. Vincent de Paul during the month of September, also known as “Vincentian Month”. This episode is called “Martyrdom”.

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: A Male-Only Society in its Beginnings

by Javier F. Chento | Sep 30, 2023 | Formation

In times of Frédéric Ozanam, women were virtually absent from the university. That is why, having emerged the Society...

Do What The Son Of God Did • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Sep 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"To be true Daughters of Charity you must do what the Son of God did when He was on earth. And what did He do mainly?...

A Vincentian Minute: From Cross to Crown

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 7, 2022 | Formation

Fr. Rooney, in an Advent/Christmas series on the mystery of the Incarnation in Vincentian thought and practice, reflects on the spirituality that surrounded St. Vincent.

When Your Whole World Changes

by John Freund, CM | Jan 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

We use the word “apocalyptic” to describe such catastrophic events. But that is not what the word apocalypse meant in biblical terms. Then it meant to reveal something new.

Memorial of Blessed Lindalva Justo, Daughter of Charity (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 7, 2022 | Formation

A Mass that was streamed live on Apr 9, 2021 from the martyrdom chapel located at the Dom Pedro II Shelter in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

A Canadian View: Welcome to 2022

by Jim Paddon | Jan 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

2022 has arrived! and 2021 is now history.

A Vincentian View: Journeying Together – To Bethlehem

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In an earlier post, I noted how the Holy Father’s summons to “synodality” attracts me. His call to “journey together” reminds me of how often I travel alone and according to my own devices. Who should be my companions on the way and what provisions should I bring? ...

Pope Francis – A Different Approach To Peace?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Is Pope Francis taking a different approach in his message for the 2022 World Day for Peace?

Baptize with the Holy Spirit and Fire

by Ross Dizon | Jan 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one the Father has anointed with the Holy Spirit. Hence, he cannot but baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire, and do good. The baptized are to do the same. John the Baptist is simple and humble. He does not want to let down those he has baptized or...