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.
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A Faith Dynamic (Matthew 18:19-20)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
“Listen and Respond.” If there ever were a pair of words to stir up action, these are the ones.
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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.”
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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...
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...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History VII
by John Freund, CM | Nov 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“…the Kingdom of God is near and that Kingdom is for [the poor].”
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Discernment, A Final Note
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 14, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Rooney wraps up this little series by explaining how Vincentian principles of discernment must be applied to organizations as well.
New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: “The Cost of Conversion”
by .famvin | Nov 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s decision to enter the Catholic faith was heroic and extraordinary.
Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice, Ireland
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 12, 2021 | Formation, News, Other Branch News
Learn about the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
Our Unfinished Business – All Saints and All Souls
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In recent years I have reflected on that wonderful phrase of Pope Francis – “the saints next door.”