Formation

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

Jesus is the Son through whom God has spoken to us humans in these last days. We Christians are to approach and hear him, and be what he says. God wanted the Israelites to prepare for his coming down to Mount Sinai to give them the law. He told them, through Moses,...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 13

by Famvin Media Resources | January 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

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.

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: The Spirit and Mary

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Our New Testament offers two particular contexts when the Holy Spirit filled the Blessed Mother. Of course, we can truly maintain that Mary always experienced this aspect of God’s presence, but two occurrences stand forth.

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

Elections and the Parable of the Blind Men

by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

I offer this post from ancient Indian tradition for your reflection.