Formation

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...

A Vincentian Minute: Signs of New Life and Eternal Life, 2 and 3

by Famvin Media Resources | April 30, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

Fr. Rooney’s new series uncovering where life may be found in the Easter Season.

A Young Adult Reflects on Saint Louise de Marillac

by Famvin Media Resources | April 28, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

“Out of all the Vincentian figures that are highlighted at DePaul, I find Louise to be my personal favorite due to the fact that her life story is relatable.” – Brianna-Paige Alegbeleye, DePaul Alumna

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.

What’s In a Name? Was Shakespeare Wrong?

by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Shakespeare wrote “What’s in a name? A rose is a rose by any other name.” What someone or something is called or labeled is arbitrary compared to their or its intrinsic qualities.

In This Together (Joshua 24; John 6)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Our believing is not solitary. The quality of one person’s faith spills over into the religious convictions of all the others.

Why Did Jesus Ask So Many Questions?

by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Jesus’ communication style focused on two things: He told great stories and asked great questions!

Fresh Start in Life for Us Men and Women

by Ross Dizon | Aug 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus shows us the new that one has yet to see or hear or think of. To be his disciples, we have to make a fresh start. The Pharisees and scribes ask Jesus why his disciples do not follow the tradition of the elders. It is because the disciples eat with hands that...

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? VIII

by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent grasped and was grasped by the pure generosity that is sending the Word to the poor, the Sending to which Jesus gives flesh.

“Where God Wants us” of P. Rolando Gutierrez is available for free download

by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 23, 2021 | Formation

For some months we have been working with a team of translators and collaborators to be able to offer everyone the possibility of having at hand the book “Where God Wants Us.” Today, after a long journey, we are launching the Spanish, English, Italian and French...