Formation

Lenten Letter 2023 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | February 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Rome, 13 February 2023 “Making our families and communities a foretaste of heaven” Dear members of the Vincentian Family Movement, May the grace and peace of Jesus be always with us! From the creation of the world, God wished that not a single human being would live...

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 13)

by Famvin Media Resources | February 12, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.

Mother Seton and St. Paul Show Us a 4-Fold Path to Change

by Tom Hoopes | February 12, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

The conversions of Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton may seem exceptional, but each of us, in our own life, can experience the same grace by opening our heart when Christ calls.

Ladies of Charity USA President’s Message for Start of New Term in 2023

by Holly Walter | February 11, 2023 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity | 0 Comments

We are all back together again after a difficult few years to continue our work to help the poor and marginalized of our communities and nation and to meet with each other to share ideas and resources in that effort.

Creativity, a Vincentian Challenge

by Jim Claffey | Jun 8, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

One evening in the early 1970s, Michael Pachovas and a few friends wheeled themselves to a curb in Berkeley, Calif., poured cement into the form of a crude ramp, and rolled off into the night.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Beloved Daughter and Woman of the Trinity

by Lisa Lickona | Jun 7, 2023 | Formation

Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we can rest in the community of love that is the Triune God.

A Vincentian View: Pentecost Season

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

We call the several weeks that follow the celebration of Christmas, the “Christmas Season.” Similarly, many weeks follow the solemnity of Easter, and we refer to this stretch as the “Easter Season.”

Abode of Prayer and Hope for All

by Ross Dizon | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus makes his abode among us. He is the house of prayer and hope for all peoples. And he fulfills God’s promise to David. David plans to build a house that will be the Lord’s abode. The Lord answers and reminds him of the great things that he has done for him....

Vincentian Prayer Images: A Heritage of Reconciling

by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

How did Vincent, Louise, and our respective founders embody reconciliation?

Advent: A Season of Peace

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Fr. Robert Maloney, CM reflects on peace as a theme of Advent.

Relive the Advent Prayer experience of the Vincentian Family 2020

by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 12, 2020 | Formation, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

On December 6, 2020 thousands of members of the Vincentian Family gathered together through the internet for a moment of prayer. This was an opportunity to give thanks to God and to express our hope as we approach anew the celebration of the birth of the Savior in the...