Formation
The NATO approach to Corpus Christi
by John Freund, CM | June 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I never realized how often Jesus reminded his followers to move beyond talk to action.
Sheep Who Do Not Have a Shepherd
by Ross Dizon | June 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 8
by Famvin Media Resources | June 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Vincentian Voices Network: Removing Indifference
by Jim Paddon | June 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
As I have stated in past articles, our biggest challenge is not hatred but indifference.
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Being Vincent de Paul (video)
by .famvin | Sep 27, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Have you ever wondered what it would take for you to be St. Vincent de Paul?
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Have You Tried Praying the News?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you heard the expression “Pray with the bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other?”
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St. Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 2)
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 26, 2023 | Formation
"The originality of his version of Christianity is [a] reason that makes Saint Vincent de Paul one of the great saints...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XII
by John Freund, CM | Dec 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The poor and rich, the weak and the powerful are one and the same flesh of humanity…
Daughters of Charity Services launches campaign to support disadvantaged young families at Christmas
by Riana Rae Brown | Dec 20, 2021 | Formation, News
Daughters of Charity Services has launched a new campaign – Make a Child’s Christmas – to raise money for young families in the UK who are struggling to meet basic needs.
Let us Minimize Food Waste
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 20, 2021 | Formation, News
On the level of the Worldwide Vincentian Family, what can we do to promote a reduction in food waste?
A Vincentian Minute: Cradle to Cross
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 19, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Rooney, in an Advent – Christmas video on the mystery of the Incarnation in Vincentian thought and practice, reflects on the spirituality that surrounded St. Vincent.
Christmas Prayers for Vincentians from the Holy Land
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 17, 2021 | Formation
Please enjoy the following Christmas presentation, featuring the words of former Superior General Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M.
What I Dreaded Became a Source of Life
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
It was a moment I think most of us dreaded. In the later stages of formation some 60 years ago I remember hearing the words “Mr. Freund please.”
A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part Three
by Jim Paddon | Dec 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part Three discusses (systemic) racism.
Ready to See (Luke 3:1-6; Phil 1:9-10)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
What the teacher had done was prepare him to see. She had given him a way to notice more of what was there.
Does Jesus Want Us to Build Back Better?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
When I was growing up there was a wonderful series on that still new medium … television.