Formation

Table to Which Jesus Invites us

by Ross Dizon | June 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus gives us his flesh to eat and his blood to drink. To sit down at his table means to be one with him and with others. Jesus tells the Jews, that is to say, the Jewish religious authorities, that the bread he will give is his flesh. This gives rise to a quarrel...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 7

by Famvin Media Resources | June 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

Grounded in Space

by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI - USA | June 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In 1969, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States commissioned a space flight during which Rusty Schweickart left the command module to actually walk in space.

Divine Providence

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | June 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The basis for our hope is the Risen Lord who is with us. We need to have this strong faith and trust in Him.

The Mission and Vocation of the Priest– and Religious, and Lay Person– According to St. Vincent

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 22, 2023 | Formation

Missioners — priests and brothers, Daughters of Charity, and [lay] members of confraternities of charity are for St. Vincent, first of all, baptised Christians.

What Did Jesus Did Not Have?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Everyone has an idea of what the Catholic Church needs to appeal to people today!

Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2023

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Sep 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Board of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.

Pope Francis – The Poor Are True Evangelizers

by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Sometimes we wish we were among those who walked with Jesus 2000 years ago. Pope Francis boldly says… even today we do walk with them.

Advent Letter 2021 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Dec 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Rome, Advent 2021 THE SICK AND THE ELDERLY STRONG BUILDERS OF A BRIGHT AND HOPE-FILLED FUTURE Dear members of the Vincentian Family, May the grace and peace of Jesus be always with us! Every year, the Church offers us the gift of the grace-filled period called...

Outskirts of Large Cities and Towns

by Ross Dizon | Nov 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus has become poor so that we may be rich by his poverty. He chooses but the poor on the outskirts to witness to him. The word of God comes to John in the desert, on the outskirts. That is to say, the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah is the prophet of the Most...