Formation

Lent 2023: Our Lady, Help of Christians, With Sister Jean Rhoads, DC

by Famvin Media Resources | March 16, 2023 | Formation | 1 Comment

A video about the apparition of Our Lady, Help of Christians and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.

Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish Share Lenten Calendar

by Famvin Media Resources | March 16, 2023 | Formation, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments

The Martha Justice Ministry Lenten Calendar offers some ideas for daily reflections and actions throughout Lent and leading up to Holy Week.

Resolutions and the New Year

by Jim Claffey | March 16, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

New Years’ resolutions, a common practice, and a good one if it focuses our energy and determination towards valuable goals.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 16)

by Famvin Media Resources | March 15, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

Merciful Commitment • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jul 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"So then, if there are any among us who think they’re in the Mission to evangelize poor people but not to alleviate...

Saint Justin de Jacobis, Shepherd of the Burning Desert Plains

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 21, 2023 | Formation

A presentation about St. Justin de Jacobis (Feast day: July 30), an exceptional model of holiness and missionary life/ Based on an article by Marlio Nasayó Liévano, CM, Province of Colombia.

Are We a “Listening” Community?

by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I suspect we have all heard stories about or even lived with someone who was “hard of hearing.”

The Pope Video • Fundamental Rights

by .famvin | Apr 10, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Fundamental Rights.

How to Do Apostolic Reflection

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

A simple PowerPoint to guide your group step by step in the process of apostolic reflection.

Reacting to Different Ways of Thinking

by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Looking at Jesus through the eyes of a Jewish person or a Gentile.

A Canadian View: Diversity & Inclusion

by Jim Paddon | Apr 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s social justice committee has been tasked with developing material and recommendations related to the issue of systemic racism.

Know Someone Facing Eviction?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 8, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Make sure you are educated in your rights and stay vigilant. Many landlords do not expect their tenants to understand eviction proceedings and try to take advantage of them.

Sustainable Development Goals, 5 and 6

by Jim Claffey | Apr 8, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

SDG5: GENDER EQUALITY In one of their songs, the Eagles rock group sings “things in this life change very slowly if they ever change at all.” The lament of many a social activist! To be fair, one exception would be gay marriage rights, which seem to have come more...