Formation

Advent Reflections (Day 6)

by Famvin Media Resources | December 1, 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 Canadian View: Reflections

by Jim Paddon | December 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

One definition of the word reflection is “an image as seen in a mirror.” In addition, we often use this term to reflect on a prayer or other topical subject.

“Our Planet is Still in the Emergency Room“

by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | December 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

“Humanity has a choice: cooperate or perish.” It is either a Climate Solidarity Pact – or a Collective Suicide Pact.”

Advent Reflections (Day 5)

by Famvin Media Resources | November 30, 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.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (April 05)

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 4, 2023 | Formation

St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

Risen from among Those Who Are Dead

by Ross Dizon | Apr 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, who died on the cross, has risen. Hence, we cannot look for him among the dead, but among the living. Early in...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 22

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Who You Calling a Vincentian”?

by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Who is a VIncentian? Is it an organization, a mindset, a federation of religious organizations? Let me suggest that it is a way of looking at things shared by a number of people.

Evictions: A Two-sided Problem!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 25, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Cynthia Griffith presents some stark facts about evictions faced by both renters and landlords.

A Vincentian View: Reconciliation

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

St. John’s University, where I work, planned a prayer service around the theme of “Unity and Hope” in order to address the issue of racism that has dominated our country’s thinking in the past weeks

Laudato Si – A Call To Change Our Way of Thinking

by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Do you think it is possible to capture the essence of Laudato SI in one cartoon or just five words?

Illusions about Our Lord Jesus Christ

by Ross Dizon | Jun 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Suffering Servant of the Lord. Those who truly know him do not have illusions about him. The Teacher gives the Twelve full disclosure. For he does not want them to have illusions about how much it costs to be an apostle. After all, this is what calling...