Formation

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.

St. Vincent’s View of Priesthood

by Famvin Media Resources | January 23, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments

Presentation based on an article by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. on Saint Vincent’s vision for his Congregation of the Mission.

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 10)

by Famvin Media Resources | January 22, 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.

The Ecstasy of the Saints: Mother Seton and Saint Vincent of Saragossa

by Lisa Lickona | January 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

When faced with suffering, St. Vincent of Saragossa and Mother Seton responded by letting themselves be loved. They gave everything over to the One who loves us, who wants us unconditionally.

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.

Ever Know Something Was Coming But Were Unprepared?

by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Let’s explore how prepared the followers of Christ were to face his leaving them and ascending to heaven.

Breath that Creates, Gives Life and Renews

by Ross Dizon | May 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, has come so that his followers, his sheep, may have life and have it to the full. He passes...

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.

A Canadian View: The Times They Are A-Changing

by Jim Paddon | Nov 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

When I hear or read the lyrics to this song I recall the words of Frederic Ozanam in Paris of the 1830’s when he warned us about the growing gap between those with so much and those with so little.

St. Vincent’s Solutions For the Homeless of His Day

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Nov 5, 2020 | Collaboration, Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 19: In Solidarity with Those who Died During the Pandemic

by A married couple | Nov 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

We have learned two very important lessons from this catastrophe that has effected humankind…

Given A Break (Ex. 22:20; Mt 22:38-40)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

In his unaffected way, he was voicing a truth that runs across the whole length of the Bible and all down the avenues of our faith: “I give help because I have been helped.”

A Wheel or a Ladder?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A video insight into the concept of systemic change as breaking the cycles of poverty.

Bright and Dull in the Eyes of God

by Ross Dizon | Nov 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ will come at an hour that we do not expect. That is why we must be ready and be among the bright, not among the dull. Four Sundays ago, we heard that among God’s guests were bad and good folks. Today we hear that the bright and the dull make up those...