Formation
Is Christmas Over?
by John Freund, CM | January 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I am asking whether Christmas is the celebration of a moment in the past or something that takes place in your life every day?
A Canadian View: A Happy Re-New Year!
by Jim Paddon | January 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As I sat with my wife on New Year’s Eve and watched the Big Apple drop in New York, it was, as always, great to see so much joy, love, reflection and hope for what this new year of 2023 may bring us.
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.
A Vincentian Minute: Signs of New Life and Eternal Life, 5
by Famvin Media Resources | May 14, 2023 | Formation
Latest episode of Fr. Rooney’s series uncovering where life may be found in the Easter Season.
The Pope Video • For Ecclesial Movements and Groups
by .famvin | May 13, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Ecclesial Movements and Groups.
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.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Heard the Cries of the Poor
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
We know Vincent heard the cries of the poor. Can we listen as Vincent did?
New Soil
by Nicolette Mantica | Oct 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
On the first day of attending my new elementary school, my mother said to me, “Just bloom where you’re planted!”
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.