Formation
Lent 2023: Our Lady of Knock, With Father Richard Gibbons
by Famvin Media Resources | March 1, 2023 | Formation | 1 Comment
A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Knock, and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.
A Vincentian View: The Way of the Cross
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Have you ever considered that the stations of the cross (usually) encircle us when we gather in our place of worship?
A picture of polarization today?
by John Freund, CM | March 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Polarization is not new.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 01)
by Famvin Media Resources | February 28, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
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July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 30, 2023 | Formation
The author Thomas Davitt, C.M. suggests that although biographers and illustrators have tended to place all the emphasis on his martyrdom, Francis Clet was, before anything else, a confrere.
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What Bricklayers can teach us about work… and following Christ
by John Freund, CM | Jun 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I have learned a lot from bricklayers about the meaning of work! And continue to learn … even about being a follower of Christ.
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Paradoxes: Signs of the New Creation
by Ross Dizon | Jun 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus brings in the new creation. The paradoxes that he lives and teaches let us know what the new creation means....
St. Louise de Marillac: Compelled By the Love of Christ
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 14, 2021 | Formation
St. Louise de Marillac was called to bring the love of God to others.
Lent 2021 Video Series: ‘Prayer in Motion’
by Miraculous Medal Shrine | Feb 13, 2021 | Formation, News, Reflections
Join us on this journey of faith, and learn ways that others have set their Prayer in Motion.
Matters Concerning the Sick: A Vincentian Perspective
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 12, 2021 | Formation
Presentation based on an article by Vicente de Dios Toribio, C.M.
Can We Recognize Ourselves?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Can we recognize ourselves as modern “passers-by”?
You Have but One Teacher and You Are All Siblings
by Joetta Venneman | Feb 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
World Day of the sick is February 11. Started by Pope John Paul II, it is a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering illnesses and their caregivers.
Arts Highlight “Year for the Homeless”
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 11, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Arts help calling people to prayer, commissioning a special requiem Mass and holding a series of fundraisers via Zoom to help the homeless.
Sustainable Development Goals, 1 and 2
by Jim Claffey | Feb 11, 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.
In Praise of Complaining! (Job 7:17; Mk 1: 29-31)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Job has the well-deserved reputation as a complainer. Throwing up his hands, he whines to God, “How long is this misery going to lasts, this drudgery, these troubled nights.” (Job 7:1-7)
Connecting Lent, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
At first glance, it may seem like quite a stretch to connect Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change. But hear me out. Actually, it is not that hard.