Formation

A Canadian View: A Spring Renewal

by Jim Paddon | May 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Another spring is upon us with all of its hopes for renewal, whether in our faiths, nature, sports, politics, or family.

Inside The Fold (John 10:1-10)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Preparing for this Sunday, which is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, I came across a description of the things a shepherd in Jesus’ time would do to care for his — or her — sheep.

What is the largest conversation in the world?

by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Does the Guinness Book of Records have an award for the largest and longest conversation in the world? If it did, it would probably single out Pope Francis as the most significant discussion leader ever.

Splendor of Christ on the Cross

by Ross Dizon | May 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Hanging on the cross, Jesus is clothed with the splendor of self-emptying love. He thus is the source of blessings. Jesus was deeply troubled as he told his disciples that one of them would betray him. This and the thought that he would soon suffer and die must have...

Attribute All to God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Sep 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

“But what is the Spirit of Our Lord? It’s a spirit of perfect charity, filled with a marvelous esteem of the Divinity...

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The hive and the bee

by Javier F. Chento | Sep 2, 2023 | Formation

"The Hive" is the name with which Don Santiago Masarnau — first president of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in...

Frederic Ozanam’s Tactical Wisdom For Today’s Society

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Excerpts from an article by Fr. Thomas McKenna, C.M. in which he examines Frédéric Ozanam’s conception of how a religious tradition should engage its surrounding society.

Rumors, No; Intimate Knowledge, Yes

by Ross Dizon | Sep 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed. To know and confess him so is to go beyond rumors; it is to live and die like him. There are rumors that Jesus is John the Baptist who is back to life. Or is Elijah who is expected to come before the Day of the Lord...

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? X

by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

What is a disciple of Vincent called to be?

We Are One

by Asuncion Marchan | Sep 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Participation of the missionaries in the condition of the poor, so that we not only attend their evangelization, but that we ourselves are evangelized by them.

“Youth and Life” Home in Cuautla de Morelos (Mexico)

by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

“Youth and Life” is a civil association founded in 2002 by Father Miguel Blázquez Avix, CM dedicated to protecting at risk children by providing them with a home.

The Pope Video • An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle

by .famvin | Sep 4, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle.

From DePaul University: Helping Students Experiencing Food Insecurity

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 3, 2021 | Formation

In this video from their “Seeds of the Mission” series, Rick Moreci, Director of Housing, Dining, and Student Centers at Depaul University, talks about their student Food Pantry.

Which Labor Day Are You Celebrating?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Is Labor Day the last hurrah of summer? The weekend to catch supposedly fantastic sales? A recognition of the dignity of work? It is all that and more!