Formation
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.
Advent Reflections (Day 28)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 23, 2022 | Formation | 1 Comment
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
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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.
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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.
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St. Louise de Marillac: Faith experienced through love
by Famvin Media Resources | May 5, 2023 | Formation
Louise de Marillac moved from an individual faith to the more universal faith of a Daughter of Charity.
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.
Equal Treatment of Everyone in Need
by Ross Dizon | Sep 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the one who reveals God. This God is good to all and makes equal those who do little to those who do much. The God that Jesus reveals is very good. Equal to the landowner who goes out five times to hire workers, God gives livelihood to those who need it....