Formation

Ash Wednesday and the Witness of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Ted Trinko | February 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

An important step in Mother Seton’s conversion took place on Ash Wednesday, when she first entered the Catholic Church.

Living Ash Wednesday the Way Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Did

by Lisa Lickona | February 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Mother Seton didn’t walk the Way of the Cross alone during her life, but rather she surrounded herself with a community, with whom she journeyed in mutual dependence, step by step, along the path Christ set for them.

Do Your Spiritual Hearing Aids Need Cleaning?

by John Freund, CM | February 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Lent is a time of listening… cleaning my ears to hear the Good News.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 22)

by Famvin Media Resources | February 21, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

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

The Heart of Jesus In the Spirituality of Vincent de Paul

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 16, 2023 | Formation

In his writings and conferences, St. Vincent makes many mentions of the Heart of Jesus. Learn more in this presentation based on an article by Fr. Robert Maloney, CM.

Lyrics That Lead to Prayer

by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

“Life is not tried, it is merely survived, if you’re standing outside the fire.” When country singer Garth Brooks wrote those lyrics in 1993, I wonder if he thought it might lead to prayer.

My Experience in Uvalde, Texas

by Sister Regina Hlavac, D.C. | Jun 15, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

The Catholic Extension asked for 10 Sister volunteers to be a part of their Fun Camp for the 3rd and 4th graders and their parents from Robb Elementary School.

The Pope Video • At the Service of Human Fraternity

by .famvin | Jan 9, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: At the Service of Human Fraternity.

The Life and Legacy of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 8, 2021 | Formation

"Blessed Lindalva [represents] not only the Northeastern Brazilian woman, but any woman who accepts taking care of her family, and the elderly, who lives the traditions of homemaking and religious devotion with joy. [She represents] many women who are victims of...

Can Catholics Lead In Healing the Nation?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This morning I read John Allen’s reflection in Crux about an opportunity and a challenge for Catholics to play a major role in healing our deeply divided nation.

A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part One

by Jim Paddon | Jan 7, 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.

Real Experience with Homelessness 2020

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jan 7, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Real Experience with Homelessness: – Top 10 Posts of 2020 – Invisible People

A Vincentian View: The Whole Story

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

My friends, the whole story during this holy season invites us to strengthen our faith within our closest community and to express it in the widest world.

Nationalism, Racism, Exclusivism

by Ross Dizon | Jan 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Suffering Servant of God who anoints him with the Spirit. He brings forth justice to the nations. Hence, he and nationalism cannot mix. What he himself has seen and what Cornelius has told him make Peter sure that God is not partial. That is to say,...