Formation
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Explains How to Pray, Fast, and Give
by Tom Hoopes | February 25, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
For St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the three Lenten marks of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving were a way of life. Her words can inspire us to view these three practices of Lent as one integrated act.
St. Catherine Labouré, Lent, and Prayer
by Famvin Media Resources | February 25, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Lent is a good time to get back into the habit of setting time aside for prayer, finding a quiet place, rejecting all the things that distract us, and asking for God’s direction in our lives.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 25)
by Famvin Media Resources | February 24, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Lent 2023: Our Lady of La Salette, With Father Flavio Gillio
by Famvin Media Resources | February 24, 2023 | Formation | 1 Comment
Video on the apparition of Our Lady of La Salette with a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.
Vincentian Discernment in Daily Life by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 23, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, C.M. explores “discernment” as “a choice, not between good and evil, but between two or more goods.”
Imagine God Requiring a Security Deposit On “Our” Home
by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Every renter and landlord knows the meaning of “security deposit.” A security deposit holds people accountable for damages, excessive wear and tear, unpaid rent, etc.
When Children Ask About Homeless People
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 22, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The children in your life are going to want to know why that person is sleeping on the sidewalk or pushing a shopping cart full of belongings.
The questions will vary. So should our answers.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Involved Everyone
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
One of the forgotten truths about Vincent is that he never allowed himself to be trapped in ministerial silos. Rather, he was skilled in engaging a wide spectrum of people.
“Let Us Dedicate Ourselves to the Poor”
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
You can find great texts in the early Bulletins of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which are still fully relevant today.
To Love Another Person Is To See the Face of God (Part IV)
by .famvin | Jan 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This is the last segment devoted to this theme. In the last installment I told a story in which I attempted to communicate some of the presuppositions that can prevent one from actually loving another person. (Part IV)
January 25th, a Pivotal Date for the Vincentian Family and the Congregation of the Mission
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 25, 2021 | Formation
On January 25th, the feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, we celebrate the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission.
The Original Apostolates of the Congregation of the Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 24, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
As part of a lecture given at the Centre International de Formation (CIF), Father John E. Rybolt, C.M. outlines the history of the apostolic activity of the Congregation of the Mission. Thank you to DePaul University for posting the Selected Works of Fr. Rybolt...
Holy Cross Chaplet for Deliverance from Covid-19
by Joseph J Arackal V.C. | Jan 23, 2021 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Fr Joseph J Arackal offers this Holy Cross Chaplet for Deliverance from Covid-19.
Congregation of the Mission: A video by Father Luigi Mezzadri, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 22, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
In this video Father Luigi Mezzadri, CM, Vincentian historian, recounts the context surrounding the life of St. Vincent de Paul and his inspiration to establish the Congregation of the Mission.
Repairers of a House Divided
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Repairers of a House Divided offers Catholics and indeed all Christians timely reflections and 7 biblical habits for Catholics to remedy a torn country.
A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part Two
by Jim Paddon | Jan 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.