Formation
In Frederic Ozanam’s Footsteps
by Famvin Media Resources | February 10, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
How Ozanam proclaimed the truth and served the poor in 19th century France.
A Surprise Gift From Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | February 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Embracing the Tears and Joys of Motherhood with Mary of Nazareth and Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Danielle Bean | February 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Like the Blessed Mother, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s faith-filled devotion helped carry her through the pains and trials of motherhood, and can inspire us today.
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
by Sister Susan J. Smolinsky, SC | February 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
It was at Mass in 1974 that I first heard the Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – a poem written by James Weldon Johnson in 1899
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I Asked the Wrong Question About the Trinity
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I never liked preaching on the Trinity. Few priests would place it at the top of their list of topics they like to preach about.
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Table to Which Jesus Invites us
by Ross Dizon | Jun 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gives us his flesh to eat and his blood to drink. To sit down at his table means to be one with him and with...
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Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 7
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
What Do “We” Share With Homeless People?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 10, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Mental illness is a major problem for the entire US population – not just the homeless population. The difference is the problems are aggravaated by homelessness.
Covid in Advent
by Jim Claffey | Dec 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Maybe the Advent message this year calls us to see beyond how COVID19 affects us, reminding us that others are suffering much more than we…
Lessons learned during a Pandemic, #24: Celebrate faith and hope with the poor
by Erick Félix, CM | Dec 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This year 2020, twelve years after I composed that song, I have discovered a new meaning of what it means, for a member of the Congregation, to celebrate the feast of Saint Vincent.
A Vincentian View: A Season of Yes
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We can recognize the effort and success that people of good will exert to move us beyond the moment and onto the right track.
Each Approach Is Necessary
by John Freund, CM | Dec 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
An image each Vincentian should consider! It is a simple image of people imperiled by a river flooding out of control. Read on to learn how a Franciscan uses that image to explore various approaches to saving people.
Disappointment Due to Our Biases
by Ross Dizon | Dec 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Christ. To know him so makes us acknowledge that we are not worthy of him and spares us, too, of all disappointment. Those who come from Jerusalem do not receive John’s baptism; they are there to grill him and judge him. The priests and the Levites...
Praying With Art
by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I just discovered this rich resource for all of us visual learners who follow “Praying Our Heritage”
Venezuela MISEVI in Mission
by Mary Frances Jaster | Dec 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
A group of 5 MISEVI missionaries embarked on their adventure with the slogan GO WITHOUT FEAR TO SERVE.
Mary, Our Model for Prayer and Action
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 6, 2020 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation
In this reflection by Andrés Pato, CM, we see Mary as the model of who we should be, and of what we should do.