Formation

Bold Witnesses to Truth: Saint Sebastian and Mother Seton

by Tom Hoopes | January 20, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

Their circumstances couldn’t be more different, but St. Sebastian and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton show us—each in their own way—how to speak truth to power as disciples of Christ.

Saying Goodbye To My “Big Sister”

by John Freund, CM | January 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We are all on a journey and our journeys have a pattern and overlap more than we realize. We are all on a journey to a “final frontier.”

Young People: The Future… and the Now!

by Jim Claffey | January 19, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

I wonder if it’s even possible to say something new on climate change. There’s so much material available about it already, dissecting the issue from every angle

A Vincentian View: Ordinary Time

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Our liturgical year has again arrived at its longest season. After the preparation of Advent draws us into the joyful celebration of Christmas, we move to “ordinary time” until Lent leads us into the Easter Season and Pentecost.

Salvation by God’s Grace

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Our salvation does not depend on any of our actions, but rather it is God’s action

A Vincentian Minute: Signs of New Life and Eternal Life, 6

by Famvin Media Resources | May 21, 2023 | Formation

Latest episode of Fr. Rooney’s series uncovering where life may be found in the Easter Season.

Journey of St. Joan Antida Thouret

by .famvin | May 21, 2023 | Formation

The story of St. Joan Antida Thouret (also known as Jeanne Antide Thouret (in French), and Giovanna Antida Thouret (in Italian)), is a great inspiration for us as Vincentians. Her story seems to tell us: “Don’t give up just because things seem to be going badly.”

Exploring Laudato Si and Racism

by Jack Murphy, SSVP | Nov 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Concern for the environment thus needs to be joined to a sincere love for our fellow human beings and an unwavering commitment to resolving the problems of society.

Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 1)

by René Stockman | Oct 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 1 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti,” followed by a more personal reflection.

Seeing Our Own Poverty, Clothing Ourselves in the Spirit of Jesus Christ

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 30, 2020 | Formation

Let us commit to clothing ourselves in an attitude that will help us to “turn the medal over”.

A Wide-angle View – Vocations To the Charism

by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2020 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Fr. Mavric invites every member of the Vincentian Family to take one very concrete step; that is, every member is to bring one new candidate to one of the branches of the Vincentian Family.

Has a Cell Phone Become a Basic Need?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 29, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Has the cell phone become a basis need for us… and those experiencing homelessness?

VLM/VMC Impact: The Decision to Be Vincentian at My Job and in My Life

by Emily Trefry | Oct 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

I was sure that I was not coming to Chepnyal to cause harm in anyway, therefore the promise of coming in peace and leaving in peace appeared easy.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 18: Recognize Myself as Fragile and Dependent

by Benito Núñez | Oct 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

There is no doubt that there is a need to recognize ourselves as fragile and dependent…

A Vincentian View: The Christ of Vincent de Paul

by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The pleasure of reading Vincentian authors on the meaning of Christ for Vincent, of looking at Vincent’s own writings and preaching, and of studying the events of his life has tendered me a blessing

Voting As a Sacred Act: Prayer and Reflections

by John Freund, CM | Oct 28, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change

Together, let us join in prayer each day for peaceful and just elections using this prayer and reflection.