Formation
Prophetic Episcopal Message Washes Up On Beach (Part 1)
by John Freund, CM | July 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Sacramentals (Mt 10:27-32)
by Tom McKenna, CM | July 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
The years-ago world of sacramentals — as you might remember, these were the scapulars and medals and holy cards and statues you’d find in a Catholic home.
New Wineskins Today
by John Freund, CM | July 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Host to Jesus, the Word Made Flesh
by Ross Dizon | July 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 12)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 5, 2023 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
The Pope Video • For Parishes
by .famvin | Feb 4, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Parishes.
St. Blaise, Mother Seton, and Meeting Jesus in Our Physical Ailments
by Danielle Bean | Feb 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Mother Seton was no stranger to illness and suffering within her family. By her example and through St. Blaise’s intercession, we can place our family’s health in the Lord’s hands, confident that He will bind up our wounds.
Being a Missionary, Always with Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Being charitable and being a missionary are, in reality, fundamental conditions so that the partners can be proclaimed Vincentians.
St. Vincent de Paul: What Moved Him Towards Those Who Are Poor?
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 22, 2019 | Formation
There are few questions more mystifying than those about motivation. What motivation drove St. Vincent de Paul?
Life goes on: Losing Janet, finding strength in community
by Sr. Tracy Kemme, SC | Sep 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
It was November of 2007 when I first met Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Janet Gildea. I needed a place to stay near El Paso, Texas, while researching for my senior thesis. Two different people suggested I contact Janet, and she responded right away with, "We'd be...
Ladies of Charity Advocacy in the Northeastern Region: Gun Control
by .famvin | Sep 21, 2019 | Formation
Take a moment to watch this 2-minute video on Gun Control produced by the Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy.
Act according to God’s time, not your own, advises St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent tells us to wait for Providence, not to tread upon its heels.
Who Shaped… and is Shaping the Church Today?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Every time some idea was proposed at Vatican II which appeared new, I said to myself “Saint Vincent taught us that!” Sr. Guillemin, DC on her experience as an official “auditor” at Vatican II
White Privilege Engages Racism
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | Sep 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The pervasive presence and practice of racism in our society agitates my Vincentian heart.
A Vincentian View: A Man Had Two Sons
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Listen carefully (again) to the first line of the parable: “A man had two sons.” Until the account of both sons receives a hearing, the telling cannot be completed or properly understood.
Facing a Medical Emergency Alone
by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Have you ever had a medical emergency after hours?