Formation
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
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 6
by Famvin Media Resources | July 12, 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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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.
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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.
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Jesus Flips the Religious and Cultural Script
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In the sermon on the mount, Jesus flips the script to show how different his mission was from what ordinary people expected.
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?
Serve God Alone and Not Money
by Ross Dizon | Sep 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus shows us the way to serve God absolutely and not money ever. Do we Christians, and Vincentians besides, really learn from him? Jesus does not love money. He is not all like those who sneer at him on hearing him say, “You cannot serve both God and wealth.”...