Formation

65th Anniversary of Vincentian Brother Alfred Smith’s Service

by Tom McKenna, CM | October 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

To keep God’s people safe and alive in their battle against Amalek, Moses has to hold his arms high in the air for a very long while.

Biblical Coverups and Gotchas

by John Freund, CM | October 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

They were comfortable… until they were told a story. Then they learned an uncomfortable truth. The person in the story out there hid in their own heart.

Just Servants of the Holy Lord

by Ross Dizon | October 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus is the image of the all-just God who alone is good. Before him and before God, no one is just. Last Sunday’s theme on prayer is back today. For Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the publican. The two are in the temple to pray. And St. Luke lets us...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 20

by Famvin Media Resources | October 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

A Vincentian View: Come to the Water

by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

From a human point of view, water is inseparable from life.

What Can You Learn From History?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I don’t often think of it. But one of the courses that influenced my life was a history course.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 15)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 14, 2023 | Formation

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

Lenten Video Series: Day 32, Special People

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 32: Special People.

Sheltering In Place When You Don’t Have a Home?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 2, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

In this time of “sheltering in place” two health care workers share their concerns for people who have no place to shelter in.

Praying the Lord’s Prayer during the Coronavirus Pandemic

by José Antonio Pagola | Apr 2, 2020 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

José Antonio Pagola shares some suggestions for praying the Lord’s Prayer during this time of the coronavirus pandemic.

Lenten Video Series: Day 31, Forgive Me

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 31: Forgive Me.

A Vincentian View: Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi

by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Did you have a chance to see Pope Francis’ “Urbi et Orbi” blessing on March 27? Faith and prayer held the center in this simple yet dramatic event.

There has got to be a better system!

by John Freund, CM | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

We must think of the bigger picture beyond and own immediate needs and even beyond first aid measures as important as they are.

Lenten Video Series: Day 30, A Second Chance

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 30: A Second Chance.

True to His Mission until Death

by Ross Dizon | Mar 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one whom God has sent to bring the Good News to the poor. He endures the cross to stay true to his mission. And he wants us to be like him. Jesus enters Jerusalem to the cheers of the crowds. They hail him “the Son of David.” They welcome him as the true...

What Can the Coronavirus Teach us During this Season of Lent?

by Eduardo Marques Almeida | Mar 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This year Lent seems to be asking something more from each one of us. This is the time of the coronavirus, we can have very different attitudes which change as the crisis develop…