Formation

Prayer Ideas for Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (August 28)

by Famvin Media Resources | August 26, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

Let the whole Vincentian Family join with the Sisters of Charity on August 28th in celebrating the birthday of their founder, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Over the years the Sisters of Charity of New York have offered a number of ready-to-use prayer services. Here is a...

Finding my way back to Galilee with Pope Francis

by John Freund, CM | August 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I found my path back to Galilee with the help of Pope Francis. For me, it was by way of a homily he preached in Canada.

Once Again – Think You Understand Homelessness?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 25, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

The deeper I got into the article I realized I had more of a stereotypical and simplified understanding.

Widening The Gate (Luke 13:22-30)

by Tom McKenna, CM | August 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

One of Jesus’ more intriguing images is that of the gate, the entranceway into his Father’s Kingdom. Entrance depends in large part on the practical steps we take to build the kind of unity, accord and cooperation that reflects his Father’s world.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 26)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 25, 2023 | Formation

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

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Explains How to Pray, Fast, and Give

by Tom Hoopes | Feb 25, 2023 | Formation

For St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the three Lenten marks of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving were a way of life. Her words can inspire us to view these three practices of Lent as one integrated act.

St. Catherine Labouré, Lent, and Prayer

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 25, 2023 | Formation

Lent is a good time to get back into the habit of setting time aside for prayer, finding a quiet place, rejecting all the things that distract us, and asking for God’s direction in our lives.

Greatness Really Means Littleness

by Ross Dizon | Dec 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Although great, Jesus becomes little for our sake. As we associate, as Jesus, with the little folks, we grasp the meaning of Christmas that greatness lies in littleness. In the beginning is the Word, the Word is with God, and is God. All things come to be through him,...