Formation

Crucible That Tests Our Hearts

by Ross Dizon | September 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the only one that his disciples need to know and speak of. From the cross, he proclaims that those who are his go through the crucible. They thus get to be just like him. “The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, but the one that tests...

New Video: Saint Vincent, Priest of Charity at the Service of the Poor

by Famvin Media Resources | September 23, 2022 | Formation | 1 Comment

Video based on an article by Alvaro Quevedo Patarroyo, C.M.: “Saint Vincent, Priest of Charity at the Service of the Poor: Caring for Spiritual and Temporal Needs.”

“All Are Welcome” … Really?

by John Freund, CM | September 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We are many decades into the phenomenon of shopping for “gated communities” of like-minded people. So many do not experience that they are welcome.

A Journey Through Vincentian Spirituality – Part 4 (last)

by Mark Noonan CM | September 22, 2022 | Formation | 2 Comments

As part of Vincentian month, we welcome you to join us each week as Fr Mark Noonan CM brings us on a journey through Vincentian Spirituality over the next 4 weeks. This week we offer part 4 and last.

Letting Go and Trusting God With Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Danielle Bean | Mar 12, 2023 | Formation

We say the words “Thy will be done” countless times, but do we really mean them?

Lent: A Time for Spiritual Combat

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Mar 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There is a famous story of a man who allowed thorns to grow in front of his house. The people who used to visit his...

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 12)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 11, 2023 | Formation

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

Men On a Mission: Serving Christ in the Poor

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 19, 2020 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

This Saturday we celebrate the anniversary of the Foundation of the Congregation of the Mission by St. Vincent de Paul. The mission continues… in these videos, Vincentian Priests and Brothers of the U.S.A. describe in their own words who they are, and what they are called to do.

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”.

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...