Formation
‘They Possess God’: Mother Seton and Blessed John of Fiesole
by Lisa Lickona | February 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
It’s no wonder that Mother Seton and Blessed John of Fiesole, the Dominican friar known as Fra Angelico, experienced God so intensely in Italy, a land of splendid Catholic art and liturgy.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 18
by Famvin Media Resources | February 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Vincentian Lent, a Pilgrimage to the Heart: A Journey Made up of Questions (Part One)
by Francisco Vilhena | February 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Part One of an examination of conscience, in the form of questions, which can be useful for all of us Vincentians.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 28)
by Famvin Media Resources | February 27, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Are All Your Vacation Pictures Perfect?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The perfect picture we took during a family vacation showed more than we expected. The big-as-life billboard we did not notice ruined an otherwise perfect photo. Once back home there was little we could do to edit out what didn’t fit.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 10
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
A Missionary’s Voice: Do More…
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jun 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I hope most of us have watched or heard about the 1948 Oscar Award winning Film, “Monsieur Vincent” directed by...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Bags Full of Knowledge
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
How do those who are poor “send us back to our poverty”?
Prayer on the Peripheries
by .famvin | Feb 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Since the appearance of COVID-19 in our midst, the manner in which we reach out to people, the manner in which we communicate with one another has changed in dramatic ways.
What does Blessed Rosalie Rendu teach us today?
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 7, 2021 | Formation
Presentation adapted from an article by Fr. Jean-Pierre Renouard, C.M.
A Vincentian Response to Climate Change
by Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC Halifax | Feb 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Since the publication of Laudato Si in May 2015, several faith-based groups have initiated projects intended to support work in ecological conservation, environmental activism, and advocacy for climate justice.
February 7: Feast Day of Blessed Sister Rosalie Rendu
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 7, 2021 | Formation
Jeanne-Marie Rendu was born in Confort, France. In 1802, she entered the mother house of the Daughters of Charity in Paris, taking the name of Sister Rosalie. She was appointed to visit the Mouffetard district of Paris, a very poor area, with a bad reputation....
Create a Compassionate, Fairer and Interconnected World
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Feb 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As part of the Vincentian Family advocacy and education at the UN, we are hosting a webinar event on Tuesday, February 9 at 1:15-2:30 pm ET and invite your participation.
The Pope Video • For Women who are Victims of Violence
by .famvin | Feb 6, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Women who are Victims of Violence.
Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Martyr of Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 5, 2021 | Formation
By her life, her works, her spirituality, she embodied the vision of a “martyr of charity” painted by Saint Vincent de Paul.
How Build Community in our Divided World?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
A quick foray into various styles of conflict resolution suggests that there are two major concerns underlying how people approach conflict- concern for self (assertiveness) and concern for others (empathy).