Formation

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.

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 2)

by Famvin Media Resources | November 20, 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.

Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Week 1

by .famvin | November 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Week 1.

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.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 28)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 27, 2023 | Formation

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

Feast Day: St. Joan Antida Thouret – May 23

by Famvin Media Resources | May 22, 2020 | Formation

The beautiful story of St. Joan Antida Thouret and her Sisters still working today in 26 countries.

Stepping Back To See More Clearly!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Poets are well known for helping us step back and see things we have not noticed before.

What is the Most Important Room In the World?

by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

What is the most important room in the history of the world… and our lives? The Oval Office, Buckingham Palace? … Would you believe a simple “upper room” in Jerusalem! Why? Because in that room on the day we call Pentecost, the most powerful movement in history was...

Louise and Light (Isaiah 58: 5,10)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Yet while walking those somber corridors, St. Louise came to discover right there in the gloom a flickering light that held her on course.

The Grasshopper Theory of Poverty and Change

by John Freund, CM | May 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A simple story that describes what it is like to be poor.

Vulnerability and Victims of Clergy Abuse: Lessons from the Pandemic

by .famvin | May 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

As we continue our journey of healing and transforming the Church to the words and witness of Christ, both clergy sexual abuse and COVID-19 have become a part of our DNA.

Raise the Poor and the Helpless

by Ross Dizon | May 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus has gone up heaven. And from his throne he looks down on earth to lift up the helpless from the dust and raise the poor from the dump (Ps 113, 6-7). Jesus tells his followers to wait for the Holy Spirit. And they quickly ask if it is time for him to raise up...