I don’t think I will ever forget the morning of 9/11/2001. The phone rang. A close friend could barely say “Turn on television… the World Trade Center…” She could not finish the sentence!
Formation
A Vincentian View: The Spirit and Mary
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Our New Testament offers two particular contexts when the Holy Spirit filled the Blessed Mother. Of course, we can truly maintain that Mary always experienced this aspect of God’s presence, but two occurrences stand forth.
Ever Know Something Was Coming But Were Unprepared?
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Let’s explore how prepared the followers of Christ were to face his leaving them and ascending to heaven.
Breath that Creates, Gives Life and Renews
by Ross Dizon | May 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 5
by Famvin Media Resources | May 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Reach by Grace the Unreachable Star
by Ross Dizon | Sep 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is not of the world. Nor are his true disciples. They get to reach what we who are humans find hard to reach....
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 21
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Hear, the Lord our God is Lord Alone
by Ross Dizon | Oct 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus embodies the one who created us, men and women, in his image, after his likeness. Rightly does he tell us, then, that to love and hear God is to love and hear the neighbor. A scribe asks Jesus, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” And he answers that...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History IV
by John Freund, CM | Oct 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“To do this is to preach the Gospel by words and by works…”
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Discernment, Part 2
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 24, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Rooney lets us know the most difficult step or attitude in discernment!
Vincentians as Promoters of Employment
by Andrés Motto, CM | Oct 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Blessed Frederic Ozanam pronounced his well-known sentence: “The order of society rests on two truths: justice and charity.” Undoubtedly, promoting decent work is a duty of justice and charity.
The Congregation of the Mission in Ireland
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 22, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, News
Learn about the Congregation of the Mission in Ireland in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
Are You a Cafeteria Catholic?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Over the decades I have noticed that the connotation of “Cafeteria Catholic“ varies according to who is doing the calling and what the issue is.
Your choice! – “Bridge” or “soft incarceration”?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 21, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
I have read about the need for shelters and rapid rehousing. But Robert Davis, writing for Invisible People, captured an insight in two metaphors – “Bridge” and “soft incarceration.”
Stumbling Along ‘The Way’ (Mark 10:35-45)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Most of us know the image backing the word “scandalize;” i.e., somebody tripping over a stone in the road.
The Rosary As Scrapbook of Mary’s Memories
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
You all know what a scrapbook is. It is not about throwing away scraps. It is about keeping memories alive.