Formation

“Home for the Holidays”

by John Freund, CM | November 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

For many of my years, “Home for the Holidays” was in the back of most people’s minds come Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Sheltering: A meditation for the Vincentian Family

by Robert Maloney, CM | November 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The works of mercy lie at the heart of our Family’s spirituality.

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.

Is God Caught In Our Spam Boxes?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

If we have a digital mail account, we know what spam is. Our “in” boxes can fill rapidly. Most learn to set filters to reduce what we actually see.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 29)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 28, 2023 | Formation

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

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.

We Are God’s Story… and God’s Story-tellers

by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

We are God’s Story… and God’s Storytellers

Crash Course In Homelessness In 400 Words

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 28, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Take the time to read the next 400 words to gain a broader perspective on the seemingly intractable issue of homelessness.

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...