Formation

Hold Dear and Reflect on All These Things

by Ross Dizon | December 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The baby lying in the manger bears the name Jesus and is Mary’s Son. He calls us to hold dear all that we hear and see about him. The Savior of the world shows he is as though no one and nothing as just a child (SV.EN VI:170). A baby, yes, like other babies that...

Our Longings Bring Us Closer to the Christ Child – and to Eternity

by Kathleen N. Hattrup | December 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Christmas is joyous, but it’s also a time when the stresses and conflicts of family life can lead to bitterness. In such moments we should follow the example of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who knew that only by looking towards eternity can we attain peace here on earth.

Christ is Born Within the Love of Family

by Danielle Bean | December 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The feast of the Holy Family reminds us of the priceless gift of a family. Christ came to earth within a family, and he can come to each of us today through the love and faith found in family life.

Did You Know That Pope Francis…

by John Freund, CM | December 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Did you know Pope Francis has Twitter accounts in nine languages and almost 53 million followers?

Vincentian Voices Network: Let’s Celebrate Our Diversity

by Jim Paddon | May 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In today’s world, we tend to hear so much negativity whether if it’s the weather, sports, government or family.

Vincent’s Trust in God’s Providence

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

For Vincent the only thing really mattered is to trust God’s providence.

A Vincentian Minute: Signs of New Life and Eternal Life, 4

by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2023 | Formation

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

What Did St. Vincent Do For Refugees and Street Homeless?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 24, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Continuing the presentation of Fr. Robert Maloney’s research into the amazing facts of St. Vincent’s many initiatives with regard to the homeless of his day.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #13: A Time to Concretize our Mission

by Yolanda Sett de López | Sep 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This pandemic and the consequent period of distancing has been a time of reflection and meditation.

Magis (Matthew 20:1-16)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

There is the Jesuit one-word motto, “magis,” the Latin for “more,” meant to remind them that God is always “more than,” always greater. But greater than what?

Change Agents – Our Heritage

by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A description of a change agent – “one who can make changes happen by inspiring and influencing others.” How does that fit you, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Vincentian Family?

Bond with God and with Human Beings

by Ross Dizon | Sep 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ embodies the genuine bond with God and with humans. Through him, fully revealed and done is the will of God. Jesus tells a parable to the chief priests and the elders of the people. Even we who live today understand it easily. That is because it is...

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