Formation
Advent Reflections (Day 21)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 16, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
A Missionary Christmas Story for Advent Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | December 16, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Reflection on this story from my past history as a missionary has helped me to grasp more fully the understanding of Advent as the great mystery which leads us to the celebration of the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas. By Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M.
Should You Rethink How You Think?
by John Freund, CM | December 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Sometimes it seems that everybody wants to change our way of thinking. That has probably always been true. But it certainly feels truer now in our polarized times.
Advent Reflections (Day 20)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 15, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
A Vincentian View: The Work of God
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
One of the verses from a Gospel of the past week captured my thinking and prompted my reflection: “This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent.”
Emmaus – Why Was Jesus Slow Revealing His Resurrection?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Suppose you just discovered you were instantly cured of painful cancer? Did someone wipe out a longstanding debt?
Grasp What Jesus Is, What He Says and Does
by Ross Dizon | Apr 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus who is close to the Father’s heart makes him known to us. It is crucial that we grasp what Jesus is, what he...
Participation and Collaboration in the AIC (Ladies of Charity)
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 21, 2020 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Presentation based on the AIC’s Reflection Paper “The First Rule (1617)”, Sixth Theme.
Vincent de Paul’s Pastoral Strategy In the 21st Century?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2020 | Formation
On the anniversary of the establishment of the Confraternities of Charity, I am struck by a still under the radar phenomenon springing up among Vincentian laity in various professions.
An Awakening to Structures that Oppress
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | Aug 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In the current context of the pandemic and the awakening to systemic racial injustice, what is the work to which God is calling us?
The Paths To Homelessness
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 20, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Do homeless people choose to be homeless? There are many valid reasons for choosing shelters and even the streets over home— if there is a home at all.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #8: Focus on Important Things and Put Aside Those that are Merely Accessories
by Vicente Hernández & Inmaculada Escribano | Aug 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
During this pandemic, we are learning not to lose sight of the risks and our absolute dependence on God, to make the most of each day that we live, and that we use these days to share more love with our family members as well as those outside our family circle … to dispense with which is not important.
A Vincentian View: The Power of Love
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Our Gospel story emphasizes the power of love. Within the Scriptures, the passages that speak of God’s love are numerous, as are those that celebrate human love.
Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven
by Ross Dizon | Aug 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has the key to the kingdom. He is God’s Servant who comes to serve, to open and close. He gives to those who are his own the keys of service. It looks like Peter knows quite well what people say about Jesus. But he does not go where they are, for he says that...
Vincentian Prayer Images: An Image For Self-examination
by John Freund, CM | Aug 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Have I ever thought of the difference between what is socially acceptable and not socially acceptable discrimination?
Grace that Transforms the Heart and Makes us Sisters and Brothers
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
There are Christian songs that have become universally known and that we know how to hum or at the very least, their melody is familiar to us. One of those songs that has surpassed its author is “Amazing Grace.”