Formation

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 2

by Famvin Media Resources | May 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork by members of the Vincentian Family.

Louise de Marillac and the Confraternities of Charity

by Carol Schumer, D.C. | May 1, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

In May 1629, Louise de Marillac was invited by Vincent de Paul to assist in his ministries. He entrusted to her the task of revitalizing and reorganizing the Confraternities of Charity, the first Ladies of Charity.

Renewal for Our Call to Misison

by MISEVI International | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

On Saturday, April 15, 2023, MISEVI in Latin America joined together with German Sanchez, newly elected leader of FAVILA, to hear inspirational thoughts concerning the call to be lay missionaries.

Wise Stewards of the Earth and of the Poor

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Pope Francis began his first Encyclical by stating “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Sinore” - “Praise be to you, my Lord.” This was taken from the Canticle of St. Francis Assisi, in which he compared the world as a common home, where the Mother Earth sustains and governs us with...

Is There an “Immaculate COMPLEXION?”

by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Have you noticed? Mary never seems to age!

Behind at Halftime

by Jim Claffey | Aug 31, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

If this were a sporting event, the coach would be screaming.

A Vincentian View: The Spes Gregis

by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The “spes gregis” was one of the earliest terms that I heard applied to my classmates and me when we entered the high school seminary.

Sustainable Development Goal 16: Welcome to “The Enabler”!

by Jim Claffey | Sep 1, 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.

Mark’s Gospel – Coping With a New Normal

by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Mark, as any good pastor would, uses Jesus stories circulating in oral tradition to help a community understand how the gospel is “good news”… even in the face of catastrophe and persecution.

Gestures and Words That Heal and Proclaim

by Ross Dizon | Aug 31, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus opens our ears and makes loose the strings of our tongues. He enables us to make gestures that heal and speak words that proclaim God’s kingdom. Amazing magic for the sake of a deaf and mute in a place where pagans live? If this is what Jesus’ gestures make us...