Formation

A Vincentian View: Look Inside and Outside

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The flow of our celebrations in these weeks invite us to a place in the middle. Two feasts attract our attention and border out reflections.

Tell me who your friends are…

by John Freund, CM | January 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“Tell me your friends, and I will tell you who you are.” These words are but echoes of words spoken over 400 years before Christ.

Disrupt the State of Affairs Today

by Ross Dizon | January 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus shows us his glory and mercy. Such epiphany makes known that the time has come to disrupt things as they now are. Magi from the east show up in Jerusalem. And the question they ask turns out to undermine the powers that be. For it troubles King Herod greatly...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 10

by Famvin Media Resources | January 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

This Week in Vincentian Family History

by Famvin Media Resources | May 12, 2023 | Formation

A look back at what was happening this week in 1849, 1878, and 1888.

Was Jesus an “Either/Or” …or… a “Both/And” Thinker?

by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Last weekend Catholics read the same Gospel passage in church Friday and Sunday. Both times I had the same reaction. I never got past the first line. “Do not let your hearts be troubled?”

Discovering the deepest needs of those we serve

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 4, 2020 | Formation

This presentation poses a series of questions reminding us to try to sense the deeper needs of those we serve. [button...

Reflections on Laudato Si´

by Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC | Oct 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

A collaborative spirit is evident in Pope Francis’ writing and publication of his encyclical, Laudato si´: on Care for our Common Home.

Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020, Climate Justice

by .famvin | Oct 3, 2020 | Formation

The Faith Climate Justice Campaign is focused on engaging and mobilizing faith voters in 2020 to communicate their values of caring for Creation and loving our neighbors through voting.

Advice from Saint Vincent de Paul, in everyday life

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 2, 2020 | Formation

Seeking the advice of Saint Vincent in the everyday situations we experience in serving our neighbor.

The Church Is No Expert…

by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Pope Francis call us to explore together how our Catholic social tradition can help the human family heal this world that suffers from serious illnesses.

The Legal Issues of Sleeping in a Car

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 1, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Aside from the cramped space and lack of proper facilities, those who live in their vehicles also have to worry about the legality of their lifestyle – something that is frequently in flux as laws change.

Lessons learned during the pandemic, #14: to go to the essence of things

by Luis Broseta | Sep 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This situation that we have experienced as a Family — and I, as a doctor on the front-lines treating COVID-19 patients — has forced us to return to our essence.