Formation

Do You Prefer Courtrooms or Banquet Halls?

by John Freund, CM | September 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.

Cut off from Us All Self-Sufficiency

by Ross Dizon | September 20, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

Jesus is “God-with-us.” And that is why disciples should not cut off God and their neighbor from their lives. The man whose life is one of luxury and show is very rich: stylish clothes, lavish banquets. He is cut off, for sure, from the beggar; the two are worlds...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 16

by Famvin Media Resources | September 20, 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.

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 16 – End)

by Kelly McDaniels | September 19, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 19

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 7, 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 07)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 6, 2023 | Formation

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

Vincentian Lent, a Pilgrimage to the Heart: A Journey Made up of Questions (Part Two of Two)

by Francisco Vilhena | Mar 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Part Two of Two of an examination of conscience, in the form of questions, which can be useful for all of us Vincentians.

Communion among Ourselves and with Others

by Ross Dizon | Feb 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus does not look out for his interests, but for those of others. To follow him we need to be in communion among ourselves and with others. The devil seeks to break up Jesus’ communion with others. For what he is after is for Jesus to turn his back on his calling...

Vincentian Prayer Images: St. Vincent on the Role of Women

by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

St. Vincent de Paul 1658 “do we not have an obligation to give women their rightful place in the Church?”

Vincentians and Evangelization: Two presentations on a theme

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

What is the image of a Vincentian Evangelizaer? What is the message that Vincentian Evangelizers deliver?

The Message of St. Catherine Labouré

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 21, 2020 | Formation

If St. Catherine maintained silence, how were the People of God made aware of the Miraculous Medal?

What’s the Difference Between Prayers and Praying?

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

Prayer is like being in the presence of someone who loves us greatly. We spontaneously try to become like the beloved.

Why is the Vincentian Family Involved With Homeless Initiatives?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

All this is the background for understanding why homelessness was a major focus of St. Vincent’s charitable work even if we have not always recognized it.

A Vincentian View: Our Silence

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

I have often given talks on the importance of silence and on the need to listen. I know the value of these attitudes in prayer and in fruitful conversation. From the silence can emerge new ideas and insights.

Lenten Letter 2020 From Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Feb 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

In this year’s Lenten letter, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, 24th successor of St. Vincent, invites us to reflect on the importance of prayer for all of us who walk together in the Vincentian Family movement.

Lent is a Call to Change Our Way of Thinking

by John Freund, CM | Feb 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Over his lifetime he created a network of institutions dedicated to initial formation. We call this systemic change by the name of seminaries.