Formation
Prioritizing (Lk 14: 25-9)
by Tom McKenna, CM | September 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
There are hardly any words in all the gospels more blunt than the stark ones Jesus proclaims in Luke’s 14th chapter.
How Many of Us Have Reimagined Labor Day?
by John Freund, CM | September 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I am willing to bet that most of us think of Labor Day as marking the last hurrah of summer or a day of supposed “fantastic sales.”
Bother Those of Strict Observance
by Ross Dizon | September 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 14
by Famvin Media Resources | September 6, 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.
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A Vincentian View: The Way of the Cross
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever considered that the stations of the cross (usually) encircle us when we gather in our place of worship?
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A picture of polarization today?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Polarization is not new.
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Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 01)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 28, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Sisters Offer Video Reflections on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by .famvin | Jan 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The federation hosted a series of video reflections where Sisters offered their insights on Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the topics of humility, charity and simplicity.
How the Congregation of the Mission Enriched the Early U.S.A.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 17, 2020 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
How the Congregation of the Mission responded to the needs of early U.S. settlers.
The Fifth Century of the Vincentian Charism – Fr. Maloney
by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Former Superior General, Fr. Maloney, has spoken of his dreams for the fifth century of the Vincentian Charism. This post is an introduction to his earlier book, “The Dawn of a New Century”.
To Hell With Good Intentions
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI – USA | Jan 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
If we are to truly assess our work according to how we are responding to present issues of social justice, then we must look deeper into ourselves, our core values, and the beliefs that we bring to the table with us.
Solid Saving Symbols (Acts 10:37; Mt 3:17)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
As all of us know, to say that something is symbolic is to claim that some reality, the symbol, carries inside itself much more than what appears on its surface.
The Vincentian Family In Time-lapse Photography
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
Listening to “A Daring Prudence,” Fr. Robert Maloney’s overview of the development of the Vincentian Family, evoked metaphors from photography.
Point and Witness to God’s Son and Lamb
by Ross Dizon | Jan 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Son of God and also the Lamb of God. We Christians believe and proclaim him so. We also point and witness to him. John’s reason for being is to point and witness to Jesus. For he baptizes with water so that he may reveal the one who will baptize with the...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincentian Family Tree and Fruits of Love
by John Freund, CM | Jan 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
As we celebrate the 2020 gathering of 100 branches of the Vincentian Family Tree may others know us by the fruits of our love.
The Boundless Dimension of Vincentian Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jan 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
If we are not charitable (generous) in the manner that we act, then we will fall into the simple routine of philanthropy and/or providing material assistance … and nothing more.