Formation

Fix our Gaze on our Lord Jesus

by Ross Dizon | November 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

After putting up with the shameful cross, Jesus has been lifted up to the highest place. To fix our eyes on him means not to lose heart. A new year starts in the Church, but she asks us to fix our gaze on the end. It tells us, “Eyes on the prize.” It is the...

Editorial: We Should Not Whitewash the Lack of Human Rights

by Vincentian Family Communications Team | November 22, 2022 | Featured, Formation, News | 0 Comments

In 2010, Quatar – a country known for its violation of the most basic human rights (freedom of press, freedom of assembly, rights of women, rights of LGBTQ individuals) – was selected to host the World Cup in 2022, in a selection that was surrounded by suspicion of bribes and corruption.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 4

by Famvin Media Resources | November 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

Imitating St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Maternal Heart

by Danielle Bean | November 21, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a day to reflect on the gift of maternity in all its forms, and to consider the example of Mother Seton, who stepped into the hard tasks of motherhood with courage and unswerving faith.

Lent 2023: Our Lady of Zion, With Father Luis Romero, CM

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 28, 2023 | Formation

A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Zion and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.

Feed Other Humans First of All

by Ross Dizon | Mar 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus seeks to feed us with his body and blood, so that we may have life to the full. He loves us, yes, to the end....

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 21

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

A Vincentian View: Listening with the Spirit

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Pentecost holds high the Holy Spirit for our attention and devotion.

A Wide-Angle Lens On the Cries of the Poor

by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change

The earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; she “groans in travail” (Rom 8:22)

Flame of Blazing and Renewing Fire

by Ross Dizon | May 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is Lord! But we can say this only by the Holy Spirit. And only his flame can renew the face of the earth. The Holy Spirit comes with the strength of a driving wind that fills the whole house where the disciples are. And a tongue of fire or flame rests on each of...