Formation

Vincentian Lay Missionaries – Going Forth in Synodality

by Vilma Ravelo G., MISEVI Colombia | March 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

At this time we are readying ourselves to take part in the GREAT VINCENTIAN MISSION OF BAJO CAUCA AND LA MOJANA SUCREÑA whose theme will be: “Baptized in the Spirit to participate in building the Reign of God.”

Lent 2023: Our Lady of Lourdes, With Anne DeSantis

by Famvin Media Resources | March 7, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

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

Reveal or Conceal God’s True Face

by Ross Dizon | March 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus’ food is to do the Father’s will and to finish his work. He thus keeps the true religion; he cannot but reveal God’s true face. Though we believe in God, we yet can conceal, rather than reveal, the true face of God (GS 19). And, of course, we can do so in...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 19

by Famvin Media Resources | March 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Saint Francis Régis Clet: The Missionary Who Was Strangled Three Times

by Juan Luis Vázquez Díaz-Mayordomo | Jul 8, 2023 | Formation

Among the Missionaries of the Congregation of the Mission, there is a martyr who cried tears of joy when he was sent to China and when he was imprisoned there.

St. Francis Regis Clet as Seen in his Letters

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 8, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

Thomas Devitt, CM, presents excerpts from St. Francis Regis Clet’s letters from the period between 1812 and his execution in 1820.

Jeopardy and the Our Father

by John Freund, CM | Jul 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I am not a regular viewer of Jeopardy. But the depth of its appeal fascinates me. I was amazed at how many records the show has broken literally over generations! It and it’s stars to resonate with the values of our culture.

Women and Healing – in the Church and in the World

by Nuala Kenny, SC | Mar 9, 2021 | Formation

International Women’s Day 2021 comes in the midst of a pandemic that has had particularly devastating consequences for women.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Visit the Imprisoned

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

Jesus was in prison. How many innocent persons suffer unjust condemnation or maltreatment in the name of justice or expediency?

Lenten Video Series: Day 17, Prayer Parachute

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 17: Prayer Parachute.

In Search of Dignity

by Bill Hurley | Mar 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

We as human beings, throughout the world, are faced with a problem that should be causing each of us to search inside ourselves and ask “am I responsible for someone’s loss of dignity?”

Lenten Video Series: Day 16, Relationship with Him

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 16: Relationship with Him.

The Pope Video • Sacrament of Reconciliation

by .famvin | Mar 6, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Lenten Video Series: Day 15, Prayer Partner

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 15: Prayer Partner.

Lenten Reflection: The Spirit Accompanies Us in the Desert

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 5, 2021 | Formation

Fr. Robert Maloney, CM, writes: "...I encourage you in Lent to allow the Spirit to lead you into the desert, as Jesus did, that the Spirit might empower you for a renewed mission." Read more in this presentation: [slideshare...