Formation
For Mother Seton and St. Francis de Sales, There Are No Ordinary Virtues
by Anna O'Neil | January 26, 2023 | Formation | 1 Comment
Often the greatest saints practice the smallest and most simple virtues. Inspired by the spiritual writings of Francis de Sales, the saint of everyday holiness, Mother Seton put his teachings into practice as she treaded forward on her own path to sainthood.
A Divine Bias? (Ps 146; I Cor 1:27-30)
by Tom McKenna, CM | January 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
The word “bias” doesn’t have an especially pleasing connotation. It usually means an unfair leaning toward one group and a blindness toward its opposite.
God’s Record as a Recruiter
by John Freund, CM | January 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Jerusalem headhunters would not have been very interested in Jesus’ leadership team. They preferred the way rabbis were picked from among the most promising in their schools.
Approach Jesus Christ with All Our Being
by Ross Dizon | January 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
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May 30: Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C. (Video from Daughters of Charity International)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 26, 2023 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
See a video called “Given to God,” about Sister Marta Wiecka who was born on 12 January 1874 in Nowy Wiec, Poland.
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Learning From Roller Coasters
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Riding a roller coaster! One of the thrills for children is when their parents take them to a major amusement park.
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How do we measure global homelessness?
by Lydia Stazen, IGH | May 25, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Access to quality data is essential in addressing the challenge of homelessness.
A Vincentian View: Healing
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Right now, healing, hope, and life mix together in my head and heart. They rest firmly within the Gospel message, and find application in our Vincentian charism.
A Dangerous Reading of the Good Samaritan
by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A recent voter reflects on one of the most dangerous passages of the New Testament. – the parable of the Good Samaritan.
Ability to Hasten the Coming of the Lord
by Ross Dizon | Nov 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus shares with us his anointing and mission to bring the Good News to the poor. He gives tasks to each one according to one’s ability. By the grace of God, we have the ability to believe in Jesus. But when he comes after a long time, will he find faith on earth?...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Common Sense Or Indiscreet Zeal
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Can I recognize when I used common sense and when I was indiscreet?
Origins of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth: Faith and Courage
by .famvin | Nov 8, 2020 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
Eight women left their Tennessee home on November 1, 1858, traveling northwest to Kansas, where they would serve as a community according to the Rule of St. Vincent de Paul.
Diaries of a Vincentian: Kenya
by Dee Mansi | Nov 8, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The rains can be heavy in Kenya, and with climate change, there is more out of season rain. It erodes the traditional mud and stick built houses.
When You Turn the Miraculous Medal Over…
by Rev. Carl Pieber, CM, Sub-Director General, Miraculous Medal Association | Nov 7, 2020 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections
The front of the medal already proclaims the omnipotent power of Mary…BUT TURN THE MEDAL OVER, and the power of all of Salvation is made present.
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 2)
by René Stockman | Nov 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 2 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War: Meaning For Our Own Era
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 6, 2020 | Formation
Honoring the Vincentian Family Blesseds martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Feast Day: Nov. 6