Formation
Walking In the Shoes of the Fisherman
by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Shortly after ordination in 1965, I remember reading the best-selling and quite controversial novel by Morris West, “The Shoes of the Fisherman.” It concerns the election of a Ukrainian pope.
The Way, the Truth, and the Life
by .famvin | May 18, 2023 | Formation, News, Reflections | 2 Comments
St. John’s University commemorated the passing of Sr. Margaret John Kelly, D.C. ’64G, ’67Ph.D., the founder and former Executive Director of the Vincentian Center for Church and Society.
Climate Change: An Update and a Response
by James R. Walters | May 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
Since starting my work as the NGO Representative for the Sisters of Charity Federation at the United Nations at the start of the year, there is a plethora of justice issues that demand our attention.
Get Up and Set Out (John 6:44, Acts 8:26-40)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This homily was preached on the occasion of the taking of Final Vows by a Vincentian seminarian, Alex Palacios, in Philadelphia, PA.
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Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The Chest of Drawers of the Poor Family
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 9, 2023 | Formation
One New Year's Eve, Frederic Ozanam was telling his wife Amélie about a poor family who had known better days, but...
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The Pope Video • For People Living on the Margins
by .famvin | Sep 9, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For People Living on the Margins.
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Ozanam: The Inspiration Continues
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 9, 2023 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This film was written and Directed by Bruce Dynan, and produced for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, New South...
Transforming lives at Sister Visitor
by Spalding Hurst | Oct 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Sister of Charity of Nazareth Paris Slapikas, who took the helm of Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Sister Visitor Center June 1, aims to work with the center’s staff to transform the lives of those they serve.
The Big Hearted (Micah 6:6-8; Rev 14:13; Lk 8:4-15)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This homily was preached at a recent anniversary Mass for Fr. Joseph Daly, C.M. — a Vincentian priest beloved of many,
How Christ-like Do You Think You Are?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
When St. Paul asks us to “put on the mind of Christ” he has much more in mind than mouthing Jesus’ words.
Obsess about Having Money and Security
by Ross Dizon | Oct 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus teaches by word and deed that we cannot serve God and money. Hence, to obsess about making money is to reject his teaching. The man who draws to Jesus seems to obsess about being saved. For he runs up to him and quickly kneels down. Of course, he also...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History I
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Charity is mission.
Holy Ground…..Everywhere
by Mary Frances Jaster | Oct 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Readiness to go to any part of the world, according to the example of the first missionaries of the Congregation.
Communicating the charism today
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 4, 2021 | Formation
The Church has always paid special attention to new technologies in the field of communication.
A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Miriam Teresa Demjanovich
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 3, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: three things about Miriam Teresa Demjanovich.
To Believe, Teach, and Practice: Forty Years a Priest, and Counting!
by John T. Maher, CM | Oct 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. John T. Maher, C.M. reflects on his vocation as a Vincentian priest.