Formation

Remember Saying, “Are We There Yet”?

by John Freund, CM | June 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Even those of us in advanced age remember the excitement and impatience. Four words – “Are we there yet” – captured our anticipation, excitement, and impatience.

God’s Presence In Our Encounters With Others

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

Creating encounters in charity with others brings us closer to God.

A Canadian View: A Spiritual Evolution

by Jim Paddon | June 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

When us older (and hopefully wiser) Vincentians look back on what this world has achieved in our lifetimes it is truly amazing.

Testimonies from the Latin American Missionary Encounter

by Karla Escobar | June 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth | 0 Comments

The Missionary Encounter for the American Continent (EMLA), organized by the Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY), took place in Honduras from January 13 to 28, 2023.

Nobody Wants To Do the Dishes!

by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

This Mindwalk is a reflection on a saying attributed to a contemporary change agent – Shane Claiborne “Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to do the dishes.”

Admire the Thoughts and Ways of God

by Ross Dizon | Sep 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus makes known to us God, who is good to all and has mercy on all he has made, and whose thoughts and ways we are...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 22

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

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

by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

St. Vincent wrote: “what a beautiful sight are the poor if we consider them in God…”

A Vincentian Minute: Thoughts on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Part 1

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 21, 2021 | Formation

Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. presents a short video series on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, one of the principal thinkers of the Vincentian Way.

The Association of the Miraculous Medal in Ireland

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 19, 2021 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, News

Learn about the Association of the Miraculous Medal in Ireland in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.

“What are you hearing?”

by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

The most effective reporters highlight the impact on the life and concerns of a viewer. Pope Francis seems to instinctively do the same.

A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part One

by Jim Paddon | Nov 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part One discusses trauma.

Homeless Persons and “Listening”

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Nov 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

We all know Pope Francis is advocating for “listening church.” How might listening apply in our efforts with the homeless community?

Acting Out (Mark 12:38-44)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

When you hear that someone is “acting out” it usually isn’t heard as a compliment.

What is the Prequel of Today’s “Synodal Process”?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.

Kingly and Faithful Witnesses to the Truth

by Ross Dizon | Nov 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the King that God has raised. Hence, his kingdom is not from this world of lies. And he expects his disciples to be kingly witnesses to the truth as he. Jesus says before Pilate that he is King. But he makes clear his kingdom is not of this world. It is...

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