Formation
A Greater Love: Facing Lent with Mother Seton and Saint Scholastica
by Lisa Lickona | February 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As Lent approaches, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Scholastica remind us to examine our hearts and prioritize and cultivate a fervent desire for God.
A Vincentian View: The Eucharist and Vatican II
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Each year I select a theme that gives direction to one/some of the programs that I organize at St. John’s University.
Perfect as Our Father in Heaven
by Ross Dizon | February 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Connecting Dots: Lent, Valentine’s Day, and Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | February 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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.
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A Vincentian Minute: The Fire Inside
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 11, 2023 | Formation
“Living in Imitation of the Trinity” – Fr. Rooney continues a short series on the special feasts in the wake of the celebration of Pentecost.
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“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time” Reflection on Vincentian Virtues
by Zeracristos Yosief, C.M. | Jun 11, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
To the question “how do you eat an elephant?” a wise man answered “one bite at a time.”
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Being Evangelized By The Poor
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 9, 2023 | Formation
The phrase “the poor evangelize us” is an experience common to all who have encountered the poor.
2020 Christmas Message of Father Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., the President of the Vincentian Family Executive Committee
by Tomaž Mavrič, C.M. | Dec 23, 2020 | Formation
2020 Christmas Message of Father Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., the President of the Vincentian Family Executive Committee:
Incarnation – Call To Change
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Jesus came to change our minds, not God’s! The Word became flesh to show us what God’s message and way of thinking looks like when lived humanly. Jesus is the living model of world-changing systemic change.
Spread the Unbelievable Good News
by Ross Dizon | Dec 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
A Savior has been born for us, who is Christ and Lord. This is the Good News of great joy that the angel brings. It must spread, for it is for all the people. The decree that there be a census cannot but spread. And that is why those of the house and family of king...
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Gift Can I Bring?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
What gift can I bring to those who have no room in the inn?
International MISEVI Meeting
by Mary Frances Jaster | Dec 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
MISEVI International gathered 40 participants to hear the unique ways countries are accomplishing our mission of guiding, animating, and supporting the missionary presence of the laity.
The Vincentian Christmas Novena
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 20, 2020 | Formation
Enjoy this video of The Prophecies from the Vincentian Christmas Novena, sung at St. Vincent De Paul Church in St. Louis, Missouri, along with some of the history of the Novena.
Advent Reflections: Vincentian Family Office (Part Four and Last)
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
These days we are living are days, hours, months, the years of miracles. They challenge us to look for the hope in the miracles around us: of birth, of waiting, of death, of the promise of eternal life.
Laudato Si’s Big Questions
by Owen Smith | Dec 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Laudato Si describes the integral relationship the many crises facing our world share.
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (and Part 8)
by René Stockman | Dec 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 8 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.