Formation
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 Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 9
by Famvin Media Resources | December 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
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.
Journey of Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2020 | Formation
Vincent de Paul was born in France in 1581 during a time not unlike today: a time marred by war, disease, and poverty.
The Christ of St. Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 18, 2020 | Formation
The Christ of St. Vincent is the Christ of Luke. He is the Christ who evangelizes the poor.
“… In Name Only”?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Do we have a “cafeteria mentality” when choosing what it means to be a Catholic?
Shadow Pandemic
by Marie A. Copeland, LOC USA Advocacy Committee | Sep 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In this time of sheltering in place as a result of COVID-19, what is happening “in the shadows” is an increase in domestic violence.
What did St. Vincent do for the Homeless?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The homeless ranked high on Vincent’s agenda. A careful analysis of his life, writings, and conferences produces a very concrete picture of his works on their behalf.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #12: Prisoner Accompaniment During Covid-19
by Dee Mansi | Sep 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Our learning was that we should not think all is well just by looking at someone.
A Vincentian View: Half the Story
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Have you considered how many of the stories in our NT can be read as half-stories? We might just stop in the middle!
Does “Good News” Call for Change?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Do we realize that personal transformation is the seed for systemic change?
Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Sep 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.