Formation
Is God Caught In Our Spam Boxes?
by John Freund, CM | March 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
If we have a digital mail account, we know what spam is. Our “in” boxes can fill rapidly. Most learn to set filters to reduce what we actually see.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 29)
by Famvin Media Resources | March 28, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Lent 2023: Our Lady of Zion, With Father Luis Romero, CM
by Famvin Media Resources | March 28, 2023 | Formation | 1 Comment
A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Zion and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.
Feed Other Humans First of All
by Ross Dizon | March 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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Treasured Friendships in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 4, 2023 | Formation
Elizabeth’s friendships energized her and helped to make her the person she was.
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When Did Christians Become Soldiers?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I must admit. During most of my 80-plus years I took it for granted that Christians served in the military. I was awed by the supreme sacrifice made. I still am!
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There’s No Place I’d Rather Be
by .famvin | Aug 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Milton Ryan, C.M., has served as Pastor at Holy Trinity Parish in Dallas since 2018 and notes with almost a sense of wonder that his faith journey and his path to the priesthood started in that very place more than 40 years ago.
Trinity – Problem To Be Solved Or Mystery to be Lived
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
For me, it has been a journey from thinking of the Trinity as a puzzle to be solved to realizing the Trinity is a model for my life.
Addressing the Homelessness of College Students
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 27, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Partnering with St. John’s University in Queens, the Dax Program is designed to assist homeless and housing insecure college students by providing housing, supportive services, and financial assistance for food, transportation, and academic expenses.
AIC Training Video Series for Feast of Saint Louise, Part 2
by Famvin Media Resources | May 27, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The second in a series of videos offered by the AIC International Training Team to mark the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac.
A Vincentian View: The Life Within
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Mary knew Joseph. As we are attentive to her, we learn about the one who stood beside her for much of her life.
Are We Ministerial “Rip Van Winkles”?
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
For over twenty years we have been living in the very early stages of a “digital revolution.” We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.
Worshipers of the Father in Spirit and Truth
by Ross Dizon | May 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus embodies what to worship the Father in Spirit and truth means. Hence, we Christians are to be such worshipers. We humans can spoil everything (SV.EN XI:247. 249. 310. 313. 388; SV.EN XII]:92. 131. 139). We spoil worship of God even, and so become false...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XI
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Remember that when you leave meditation and Holy Mass to serve poor persons, you lose nothing…”
AIC Training Video Series for Feast of Saint Louise, Part 1
by Famvin Media Resources | May 24, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The first in a series of videos offered by the AIC International Training Team to mark the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac.
St. Louise de Marillac Video
by Famvin Media Resources | May 23, 2021 | Formation
For the next few moments, reflect on this video from the Daughters of Charity International.