Formation
Outcasts Who Enter the Kingdom Before Us
by Ross Dizon | November 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 3
by Famvin Media Resources | November 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 1)
by Famvin Media Resources | November 13, 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.
November 11: Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth
by Famvin Media Resources | November 11, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
November 11 is the anniversary of the arrival of the first Sisters of Charity at Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
Pope Francis – Confession Changed His Life
by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In 1953 at the age of 17, Pope Francis had a life-changing experience in confession.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 24)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 23, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Lent 2023: Our Lady of Siluva, With Father Patrick J. Griffin, CM
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 23, 2023 | Formation
A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Siluva and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.
Think Like a Mother
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
There’s a simple and powerful way to confront the world’s most pressing crises, says women’s rights activist Yifat Susskind in a Ted Talk – think like a mother!
Missionary Silence and Action During the Time of Pandemic
by Rolando Gutiérrez Zúñiga, CM | May 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The first task of the missionary is to read the signs of the time. Indeed, the whole church is called to engage in that task because from that process flow the evangelizing commitments that are most necessary for each historical moment. Therefore, it would be a...
Vincentian Solidarity Against COVID-19
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 7, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Vincentian solidarity against COVID-19: 13 Houses Campaign and Coronavirus The "13 Houses" Campaign is expanding due to COVID-19 to support the poorest of the poor and the homeless. All monies raised by the Famvin Homeless Alliance through Depaul International will be...
Setting Out
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We meet two people setting out on a journey, both with God in mind.
Identity Politics In the Early Church
by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We often read Acts 6 with a focus on the institution of the diaconate without realizing that the underlying problem was one of race, class, etc. Let’s read Acts 6 as a solution to the identity politics in the early church.
Show Jesus so as to Show the Father
by Ross Dizon | May 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus reveals the Father. We Christians must be like him to show him and the Father. The followers of Jesus show worry. For he tells them that one of them will betray him. And another, who says he will die for him, will deny him. Besides, they recently heard him speak...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Ordinary People Serving From the Midst of Our Lives
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Vincent would remind us today that we walk in that tradition today as ordinary people bringing Good News in the midst of our daily lives.
Physically Distant, Socially Connected
by Mary Pimmel-Freeman | May 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
At the beginning of quarantine, we were told to begin social distancing. As the weeks went on, my actions stayed the same, but my terminology changed to “physical distancing.”
How COVID-19 is Affecting Trafficking
by Michelle Loisel, D.C. | May 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
And what about those who have been trafficked? These individuals aren’t being socially distanced.