Formation
Defend Those Who Are Poor and Helpless
by Ross Dizon | May 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 3
by Famvin Media Resources | May 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Vincentian Voices Network: Let’s Celebrate Our Diversity
by Jim Paddon | May 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In today’s world, we tend to hear so much negativity whether if it’s the weather, sports, government or family.
Vincent’s Trust in God’s Providence
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
For Vincent the only thing really mattered is to trust God’s providence.
Gather Together Two or Three in Jesus’ Name
by Ross Dizon | Sep 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is always in his Church. Yes, he is in the midst of those who gather together in his name by the initiative of...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 20
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Led by the Spirit
by Mary Frances Jaster | Sep 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
When I think about the complexities of a world-wide Church, a Church that must embrace so many cultural differences, I sometimes wonder about our human interpretations of things.
A Vincentian View: Filled with Compassion
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
One can hardly imagine that Jesus could use the term “father” without some reflection on the one who had been his earthly father for most of his life, Joseph.
Pledging a “Better Kind of Politics”?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
Pope Francis calls us to “build a better kind of politics”. The USCCB suggest almost a “12 step program” for building community as envisaged when we truly commit to what we pray for in the “Our Father.”
Foolish and Slow to Believe, and Afraid
by Ross Dizon | Sep 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus alone is Lord, the Most High, for there is no better and more lowly servant of all than he. Hence, to mistake his greatness with that of the world is to be foolish before him. As it turns out, Jesus is right to ask his disciples to tell no one that he is the...
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? XI
by John Freund, CM | Sep 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent continues to invite us to “step into the current”.
A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Thomas Augustine Judge
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 12, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: three things about Thomas Augustine Judge.
Saint John Gabriel Perboyre: formative years
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 10, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
See a presentation that shows how Saint John Gabriel Perboyre was formed and influenced by his family and the people around him, and take a video tour of Perboyre’s birthplace in France, featuring interviews with the descendants of his family.
Is Afghanistan A Place Far Away?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Did a question ever lead you to think more deeply? Frederic Ozanam did … and sought help to understand it at a deeper level.
“The Sacred Humanity of the Word” … reflection by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 9, 2021 | Formation
A reflection offered by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, CM, on the Incarnate Word.
Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
by Jim Claffey | Sep 9, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.