Formation

Mother Deafness – It’s Real!

by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Mothers might have saved Stanford University a lot of money. Most mothers already know instinctively when “mother deafness” manifests itself in their teenagers.

Reflecting on Haiti: A Vincentian Perspective on Justice and Agency

by Pamela Matambanadzo | May 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

In Haiti, the echoes of gunfire are as common as the cries for help. The Caribbean nation, marked by a history of upheaval and disaster, now faces an era dominated by gang violence and political instability.

St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 5 of 5)

by Famvin Media Resources | May 8, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.

A Vincentian View: A Time for Retreat

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

One of the Pilgrimage Festivals of Judaism is Shavuot. It translates into English as “weeks’ and thus is sometimes called the “Feast of Weeks” as it marks the seven weeks (the “week of weeks”) between Passover and the feast. In Greek (and English), the translation...

The “Dignitas Infinita” Declaration and the Vincentian Charism

by Jean Rolex, CM | May 27, 2024 | Formation

Jesus was born and raised in humble conditions and revealed the dignity of the needy and workers.

Firewood for the Soul: The Unexpected Encounter

by Samantha Hill | May 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

The God Minute: Trinity Sunday

by Famvin Media Resources | May 26, 2024 | Formation

Fr. Jeff Harvey., C.M., preaches about the Good News of Trinity Sunday: that Jesus the Risen Lord wants us to share His Divine Life in the oneness of intimate familial love with His Father and Holy Spirit.

Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 2

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Part Two: Personal Experience of Eucharistic Adoration.

The Social Scale is No More • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Mar 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

"When this great God created us with the plan to require of us that pleasant duty of loving Him and this honorable tribute, he willed to place in us the seed of love, which is our resemblance to Him, so that we may not excuse ourselves, saying that we don't have the...

The Pope Video • For the martyrs of our day, witnesses to Christ

by .famvin | Mar 2, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the martyrs of our day, witnesses to Christ.

Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 3

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.