Formation
Feed Other Humans First of All
by Ross Dizon | March 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 21
by Famvin Media Resources | March 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 28)
by Famvin Media Resources | March 27, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 27)
by Famvin Media Resources | March 26, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
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.
A Vincentian View: A Covenant
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
During the past month, I have celebrated three weddings… In preparation for the celebrations, one word kept emerging for me from the texts—“covenant.”
How Have You Changed?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The question “How have you changed” is more complicated than you might realize! Before you answer, listen to this story.
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.
Our Faith Encouraged Us In Our Mission To Serve
by Mary Cleire Miguel, Angela Valdellon & Karen Cabula | May 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Guidance services from a Vincentian school during this time of Pandemic.
The Commitment, Courage, and Stamina of St. Louise de Marillac
by Famvin Media Resources | May 21, 2021 | Formation
A presentation about the numerous ministries or works which St. Louise planned, executed, and developed.
The Spirituality of “Nouns and Adjectives”
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
It could be said that we are living in a culture of adjectives that forgets about the nouns that name the reality of things. But also a culture of the insult as the first reaction to any opinion that I do not share.
First Aid or Long-term Solutions?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 20, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Magdalena puts a face on the problem. But where is that place and is it possible to follow the guidelines we have been hearing. The story of one woman who is affected.
Experiencing The Spirit’s Descent (Acts 10: 25-48)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
When we meet love in our lives, we are experiencing The Spirit.
Unrecognized Experts
by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
People experiencing poverty have an expertise that can not be taught in a classroom. They know their situation from the inside. They understand many dimensions of poverty that may not occur to us.
Noise, Driving Wind, Tongues of Fire
by Ross Dizon | May 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus sends us the Holy Spirit that comes from the Father (Jn 15, 26). And not to have this Spirit is not to belong to Christ, and not be but noise. It is not that God likes noise. In fact, he was in a soft whisper (1 Kgs 19, 12). But he has to vie for people’s...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent X
by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Go to Holy Mass every day, but do so with deep devotion…”