Formation
Distraction… or Insight?
by John Freund, CM | July 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
After communion, I admit to being distracted by watching the line of people coming up to receive the Body of Christ.
Your Tub Is Overflowing!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 28, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
“If you want to resolve street homelessness, you have to think about prevention: how do you turn off the tap?”
Message of the Holy Father for the World Day of Prayer for Creation
Understand & Listen (Genesis 18: Luke 10: 38-42)
by Tom McKenna, CM | July 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Recently I came across an intriguing quote from the 18th century author, Henri David Thoreau, which touched on a theme prominent in the scriptures.
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Lenten Letter 2023 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Feb 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Rome, 13 February 2023 “Making our families and communities a foretaste of heaven” Dear members of the Vincentian...
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A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 13)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 12, 2023 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
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Mother Seton and St. Paul Show Us a 4-Fold Path to Change
by Tom Hoopes | Feb 12, 2023 | Formation
The conversions of Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton may seem exceptional, but each of us, in our own life, can experience the same grace by opening our heart when Christ calls.
Testimony: A Vincentian Seminarian looks backward … and forward!
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 24, 2019 | Formation
“Get ready to walk on paths along you never thought you would walk.” A Vincentian Seminarian looks back… and forward!
A Canadian View: Global Climate Change
by Jim Paddon | Oct 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians we must also look at the effect on our fellow residents of this planet who are amongst those living in poverty.
Catching the Meaning (Lk 17:11-19)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
There’s a nugget of wisdom that goes, “He had the experience, but missed the meaning.”
What My Mother Taught Me About Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Oct 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
My mother did not realize she was teaching me about systemic change. But she did. She taught me how to appreciate the Incarnation is the greatest systemic change in our history.
Crown of Glory, Crown of Thorns
by Ross Dizon | Oct 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus wears the crown of glory because he first wore the crown of thorns. He proves true the teaching that God lifts up the lowly. The crown of glory that will never fade awaits the faithful shepherds of God’s flock (1 Pt 5, 1-4). But it will be theirs only when the...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Who Is Our Strength and Wisdom?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Who do we turn to for our strength and wisdom?
Justice Supposes Much Love
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A famous phrase of Ozanam reveals the lines of thought of this holy and visionary man. Frederic Ozanam said that justice supposes much love.
Elizabeth Ann Seton: American Saint
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 20, 2019 | Formation
From DePaul University, a video Q&A session by the author Catherine O’Donnell who has written the first biography of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in over 65 years.
Sts. Vincent and Louise: Brought Together According to God’s Plan
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 18, 2019 | Formation
On that day in May of 1629, neither Vincent nor Louise was aware of just how far that journey of service leadership would take her nor of its ramifications for the Church and for the service of generations of persons in need.