Formation

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

Eyes on Earth Day – Eyes Closed? Glazed? Wide-open?

by John Freund, CM | April 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We often use images that speak of another’s awareness of something. Turning a blind eye! Eyes glazed over! Having one’s eyes wide open.

Handcuffs Will Not Stop Homelessness!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 27, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

In a recent reflection on the site Invisible People, Robert Davis makes the point that handcuffs will never solve homelessness.

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.

Deny Themselves, Bear Their Own Cross, Follow Christ

by Ross Dizon | Aug 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is all things to all. He leads those who live for others and deny themselves. For they do not seek their own...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 19

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

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...