Formation
A Vincentian View: The Better Part
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
One of Vincent’s instructions to the Daughters of Charity involved the decision on what to do when the obligation for prayer and the obligation for service collided.
Are Catholic Families Mirrors of God’s Love?
by John Freund, CM | July 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I have had a life-long interest in the family as an image of the sacramental marriages as “Mirrors of God’s Love” or the “church in miniature.”
Steadfast in their Prayers, and Trusting
by Ross Dizon | July 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 7
by Famvin Media Resources | July 19, 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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Higher (Matthew 5:38-48)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
There’s a phrase from the sports world, “setting a high bar.” It means raising the height of the jump just beyond the mark the athlete think he can clear.
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Are You a “Quiet Influencer”?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
One of the buzzwords among internet literati is “social media influencer.” That’s “digital speak” for someone who has an impact on what others think, say, and do.
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Fulfill with All Our Heart What God Wants
by Ross Dizon | Feb 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the most blessed of those who are blessed since they fulfill what God wants. And he is the way that leads to...
St. Louise de Marillac: Her Life As Parable
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 6, 2019 | Formation
What lessons can be learned by observing key points in the life of St. Louise de Marillac? SlideShare presentation with Bible references.
The Pope Video • Missionary Spring In The Church
by .famvin | Oct 5, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Missionary Spring In The Church.
St. Vincent de Paul: Journey To Freedom
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 4, 2019 | Formation
SlideShare presentation: by the time of the founding of the Congregation of the Mission, St. Vincent was a completely free man, fully given over to the will of God.
Getting Lost In the Details of Imitating Christ
by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent imitated Christ by seeking what Jesus sought… to be Good News to the poor and marginalized.
What Can the Indigenous People of the Amazon Teach Us?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
The emergence of indigenous peoples in society and in the Church has been recognized by the Latin American Bishops as a new Pentecost, a Kairos, a sacred moment of encounter for all.
Increase Faith and Stir It into Flame
by Ross Dizon | Oct 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus Christ is the leader and perfecter of our faith (Heb 12, 2). It is right, then, that we ask him to increase always our faith. Faith is a divine gift (Rom 12, 3; Phil 1, 29; 2 Pt 1, 1). That is, God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit gives it to us. We ask it, then, from...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Poor Driven Out by War
by John Freund, CM | Oct 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Let the image and the quote sink in, and take root. These images might surprise you into prayer at various points in your...
Taking Care of the Spirit and our Salvation
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We take care of our physique, of our intellect, of our food, clothing, housing, employability; But do we take care of the spirit as we should?
St. Vincent Called Her the First Daughter of Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 29, 2019 | Formation
Marguerite Naseau lived and died in the service of those who were poor and suffering, “her heart filled with joy and conformity to God’s will.” (CCD IX:66)