Formation

Advent Reflections (Day 1)

by Famvin Media Resources | November 26, 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.

Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Vincentian Spirituality

by .famvin | November 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Vincentian Spirituality.

The Missionary Vocation of the Church and the Congregation of the Mission

by Zeracristos Yosief, C.M. | November 26, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

St. Vincent, four centuries before Pope Francis, reminded his sons and daughters that their dignity and identity is found in their being “missionaries of Jesus Christ.”

I’m Glad God Didn’t Listen to Some Naysayers

by John Freund, CM | November 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

It is a variation of an ancient story. Humans were making a mess. They forgot that they were all sisters and brothers. They each were looking out for themselves and their immediate “blood family.”

International Conference on Homelessness

by Lydia Stazen, IGH | Mar 30, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

DePaul University, in partnership with the Ruff Institute on Global Homelessness and the International Journal on Homelessness, hosted what may have been the largest-ever convening on global homelessness.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 30)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 29, 2023 | Formation

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

Lent 2023: The Mother of the Word, With Father Stephen Grozio, CM

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 29, 2023 | Formation

A video about the apparition of Mother of the Word and reflects on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.

Trinity – From Puzzle To Be Solved To Model To Be Lived

by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

It has been a journey from Trinity as a puzzle to Trinity as a model for my life.

The Pope’s Ambulance

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 4, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Donating an ambulance dedicated to serving the medical emergencies of the homeless is but the latest expression of his sensitivity to their needs.

Reaching Across (1 Samuel:20)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Especially in these fractious times, how to move more toward unity rather than separation? How to help others to see past tightly held identity markers?

Systemic Change In a Time of National Unrest

by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change

“Respect for minorities is to be considered the touchstone of social harmony and the index of the civic maturity attained by a country and its institutions” St. John Paul II

Be Love to Know God Who Is Love

by Ross Dizon | Jun 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Out of love, Jesus lays down his life for us sinners. No one, then, loves us more. He is the best proof that to be God is to be love. Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night. “Night” may mean he seeks light. Is he wrestling with “to be or not to be?” A question of salvation...