Formation

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.

I Thought My Mom Knew Everything

by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

As a little boy, I thought my Mom knew everything!With eyes in the back of her head, she would always catch me when I was doing something wrong!

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.

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...

Bridging Faith and Justice: The Life and Legacy of Frederic Ozanam

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 9, 2023 | Formation

In this video, DePaul University’s Matthieu Brejon de Lavergnée and Craig Mousin, together with Tamara Thrasher of the Ozanam Center in Cincinnati, OH, share their insights on the legacy of Frederic Ozanam.

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...