Formation

Friends: St. Vincent de Paul and St. Jane Frances de Chantal

by Famvin Media Resources | August 12, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

St. Vincent had many friends, but two friends stand out: St. Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, and St. Jane Frances de Chantal, co-foundress of the Order of the Visitation of Saint Mary.

Heavens Tell the Story of God

by John Freund, CM | August 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

What does it mean that Mary is the Queen of Creation?

Caregiving

by Marie A. Copeland | August 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

No matter how you arrive at the role of caregiver, whether suddenly or gradually, there is a spiritual component to caregiving.

The Treasures’s Location (Hebrews 11:1-19; Lk. 12:32-48)

by Tom McKenna, CM | August 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (Lk 12:34)These words of Jesus shine a light on what it is that a given society values — what it treasures most, what tops its list of things most sought after?

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 22)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 21, 2023 | Formation

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

Tempt Someone Is Not What God Does

by Ross Dizon | Feb 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus let the devil tempt him just as we are tempted, though he did not sin. Hence, he can feel for us who are weak,...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 17

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

A Vincentian View: The Decision to be Grateful

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

We need to be grateful for all the blessings that we receive and to express that awareness aloud in words and through deeds.

Thanksgiving with Mary … and a Dangerous Memory

by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Mary’s Magnificat is a dangerous memory. Mary not only gave thanks for this revolution. She intuitively realized she was part of the revolution.

Forward March towards Our Lord Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Nov 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ is the leader and perfecter of faith. Fixing our eyes on him, we go forward with firm decision to reach what lies ahead. St. Paul says that “our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” The saying shows that, for him, time moves forward. That...