Formation

Being Evangelized By The Poor

by Famvin Media Resources | June 9, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

The phrase “the poor evangelize us” is an experience common to all who have encountered the poor.

Mindwalking Keeps Surprising Me

by John Freund, CM | June 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

For me, ”mindwalking” is always a surprise!I never know where the surprise is hiding. I rarely end up where I thought I was going.

Doctrine of Discovery and Its Implications!

by Carol De Angelo, SC | June 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

As a member of the Vincentian Family Social Justice Advocates group, I am grateful that we have taken the time to delve more deeply into racism, white privilege, the legacy of Native American Boarding Schools in USA and Canada, and at our April meeting, the Doctrine of Discovery.

Creativity, a Vincentian Challenge

by Jim Claffey | June 8, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments

One evening in the early 1970s, Michael Pachovas and a few friends wheeled themselves to a curb in Berkeley, Calif., poured cement into the form of a crude ramp, and rolled off into the night.

The Pope Video • For a non-violent culture

by .famvin | Apr 15, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For a non-violent culture.

St. Louise de Marillac: a bold and creative woman

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 14, 2023 | Formation

St. Louise moved from a world of suffering to a new life of creative boldness and leadership.

What Is the Real World Anyway?

by John Freund, CM | Apr 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

How often have you heard … “But in the real world…? “ “That’s fine in theory… but in the real world…?”

Fulfill with All Our Heart What God Wants

by Ross Dizon | Feb 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the most blessed of those who are blessed since they fulfill what God wants. And he is the way that leads to God, and to bliss and peace. There is much we yet have to do to fulfill Christ’s wish that all Christians be one. And that we let others know by our...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 15

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

What Aquinas the Student Taught Elizabeth Ann Seton the Teacher

by Tom Hoopes | Feb 6, 2023 | Formation

Even though St. Elizabeth Ann Seton spent much of her adult life educating and instructing others in the Catholic faith, she never stopped being a student herself.

Touched by an Angel

by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | Feb 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The deep desire of lay people to respond to the grief and the anguish that is presented to them and to receive joy and hope is so reflective of what St. Vincent and St. Louise began more than 400 years ago.

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 12)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 5, 2023 | Formation

In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.

The Pope Video • For Parishes

by .famvin | Feb 4, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Parishes.

Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Spiritual and Human Portrait (Feast Day: February 7)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 3, 2023 | Formation

Who was this simple country girl who became a great symbol of Our Lord’s loving mercy toward those who are poor?

St. Blaise, Mother Seton, and Meeting Jesus in Our Physical Ailments

by Danielle Bean | Feb 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Mother Seton was no stranger to illness and suffering within her family. By her example and through St. Blaise’s intercession, we can place our family’s health in the Lord’s hands, confident that He will bind up our wounds.