Formation

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.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 07)

by Famvin Media Resources | March 6, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

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

Vincentian Lent, a Pilgrimage to the Heart: A Journey Made up of Questions (Part Two of Two)

by Francisco Vilhena | March 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Part Two of Two of an examination of conscience, in the form of questions, which can be useful for all of us Vincentians.

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.

Submission or Responsibility? • A Weekly reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jul 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"To adore God means to acknowledge Him as the Creator and Savior of the world, and the sovereign Lord of all things,...

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...

Lost Your Identity?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

If we lose proof of who we are and the joys and sorrows of our lives, something very precious is gone.

A Canadian View: Living in a Moment

by Jim Paddon | Mar 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Let us live for today and tomorrow. Let us remember and learn from these tragedies and let us add some good memories for now and always.

Lenten Video Series: Day 14, Prayer Line

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 14: Prayer Line.

Wonder What Makes a Homeless Advocate Tick?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 4, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

She is not a household name in the world or even in her native Italy. But she is well known by the homeless of Turin, Italy. Her story is a fascinating insight into what makes her an advocate for the homeless tick.

Sustainable Development Goals, 3 and 4

by Jim Claffey | Mar 4, 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.

Lenten Video Series: Day 13, Prayer Isn’t a One Way Street

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 13: Prayer Isn’t a One Way Street.