Formation
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 history rhymes with a future of justice and peace?
by Mary Ann Dantuono | April 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The history of Social Development at the UN continues to echo but more rhymes are needed so that it leads to a fulfillment of the promises of placing people at the center of development, eradicating poverty, providing productive employment and decent work, and creating social inclusion.
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.
What Do Homeless Need When a Heatwave Comes?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 19, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Writing for Invisible People, Kayla Robbins Robbins, freelance writer, asks what can we do when a heatwave comes?
Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life On Land
by Jim Claffey | Aug 19, 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.
A Vincentian View: Dwelling in the Lord’s House
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
How might Joseph have prayed and meditated on Psalm 27?
Vincentian Embodiment of the Jesus Movement
by John Freund, CM | Aug 18, 2021 | Reflections, Systemic change
Thinking about the Vincentian Movement as being rooted in an awareness of God’s love which radiates out in widening circles.
Rise or Fall, Live or Die, Yes or No
by Ross Dizon | Aug 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus comes down from heaven and dwells among us. He takes up our flesh of death to give us spirit and life. He wants us to rise. The Jews were the ones who grumbled before when Jesus said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” Those who grumble now are...
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? VII
by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincent engages with the downtrodden, he senses being a part of that current of God’s out-flowing love to these men and women.
A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Louise de Marillac
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 15, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: three things about St. Louise de Marillac.
From DePaul University: Making an impact for a struggling student
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 13, 2021 | Formation
In this video from their “Seeds of the Mission” series, we hear that a DePaul student in danger of failing a course explains to his professor, “Thanks to you and your constant emails, and the support, and your celebrations of the small things I was able to accomplish,...
Have You Ever Been Afraid?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 13, 2021 | Reflections
The feast of the Assumption holds great hope for us.