Formation
Advent Reflections (Day 17)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 12, 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.
What Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Message Meant to Mother Seton — And What it Means for Us
by Anna O'Neil | December 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
At Guadalupe, our Blessed Mother’s personal relationship with the people of Mexico changed the world. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton discovered the same truth in her own life. When you remember that Jesus and Mary are your family, then truly, anything is possible.
Advent Reflections (Day 16)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 11, 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 Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 5)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 11, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
Paying It Forward (Acts 2:42-47)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In the Acts of the Apostles, we come across a behavior that is not quite self-explanatory.
Are There Any Roads You Have Not Taken?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Today I ask are there any roads I didn’t take… or maybe not followed far enough?
Revive the Faith of The Faltering
by Ross Dizon | Apr 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus feeds us with his word and his body and blood. He makes us live and seeks to revive the faith of those who...
Please Don’t Tell Anyone
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Why did Jesus tell them not to tell anyone? Was it possible he realized that at that point, they would jump to wrong conclusions?
When You Can’t Find “That Room”
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 6, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
During our pandemic, the lack of restrooms has become an issue for delivery workers, taxi and ride-hailing drivers, and others who make their living outside of a fixed office building.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #6: Community prayer and celebrations during the time of confinement
by Félix Villafranca, C.M. | Aug 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I live in a community of the Congregation of the Mission composed of older priests: four of us are over 70, another 80.
A Vincentian View: The Cost of Kindness
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In this contentious time when politics can influence decision-making, the biblical stories about food direct our attention to what is most important.
“Seeing” – the Necessary Beginning of Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
St. Vincent’s pastoral insight was “See, Judge and Act.” It all began with “Seeing”!
Alone, Without Jesus We Do Sink
by Ross Dizon | Aug 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus does not leave us alone especially in tough times. He stretches out his hand and catches us, so that we may not sink. The disciples go ahead by themselves in a boat. Meanwhile, Jesus dismisses the crowds. He, then, goes up on the mountain by himself to pray. ...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Long-term Solutions Worth It
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Long-term solutions take time… but are worth working for!
A Lesson from the Labyrinth
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | Aug 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
One of the churches in our neighborhood chose to encourage reflective time by creating a beautiful meditation garden encircling a labyrinth
Work and a Dignified Life
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has afflicted the world, has led us to a greater appreciation of men and women who engage in various professions that are socially indispensable, although the individuals who carry them out are rarely worthily remunerated.