Formation

A Vincentian View: The Body of Christ

by Pat Griffin, CM | June 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

On occasion, some college campuses run a program called “The Last Lecture.” We have done it a few times at St. John’s.

How My Father taught me about “Our Father”

by John Freund, CM | June 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A seminarian opened my eyes! Some 50+ years ago, I was his supervisor in what was then called a field education program. He was sharing something that dawned on him after visiting a local prison.

Strong Resolve to Walk with Jesus

by Ross Dizon | June 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is strong in his resolve to go to Jerusalem to live his Paschal Mystery. To be his disciple means to walk with him to the end. Jesus sets out for Jerusalem. He has sent messengers ahead of him to prepare his way, as John did. On the way, the Teacher shows...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 3

by Famvin Media Resources | June 21, 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.

The Ecstasy of the Saints: Mother Seton and Saint Vincent of Saragossa

by Lisa Lickona | Jan 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

When faced with suffering, St. Vincent of Saragossa and Mother Seton responded by letting themselves be loved. They gave everything over to the One who loves us, who wants us unconditionally.

Postcards from Folleville

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 20, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

A presentation on the history of Folleville, France, and especially its church, the place where a transformative moment in the life of St. Vincent took place on January 25, 1617.

Bold Witnesses to Truth: Saint Sebastian and Mother Seton

by Tom Hoopes | Jan 20, 2023 | Formation

Their circumstances couldn’t be more different, but St. Sebastian and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton show us—each in their own way—how to speak truth to power as disciples of Christ.

Believing Love (Rom. 5:5)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

It’s a challenge to absorb this truth that God’s love penetrates to the tip of our hearts and minds.

A Conductor Notices

by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2019 | Formation, Systemic change

We may sometimes feel like that piccolo player – that we don’t have much to offer, that if we stopped our ministry no one would notice anyway. Yet the Great Conductor notices, and needs us to complete his orchestral masterpiece!

Transform and Cleanse Society

by Ross Dizon | Aug 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Undoubtedly, Jesus seeks to transform society. He wants us, for instance, to share what we have with the needy and not look out only for ourselves.

Going, Welcoming, Loving And Respecting the Poor

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Aug 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

In addition to going to meet those who suffer, the Vincentians must welcome the poor.

Reflection on the Assumption of Mary, with Fr. Frank Sacks, C.M.

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 11, 2019 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections

In this video, Fr. Frank Sacks, CM, reflects on the Assumption of Mary body and soul into heaven.

Cloistered, Conflicted or Concerned – Which Are You?

by Dee Mansi | Aug 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Hopefully, we don’t remain too cloistered that we rely on our prayers to create concrete opportunities – speaking out to advocate for the helpless!

Who is My Neighbor?

by Ricardo Cruz Humán CM | Aug 10, 2019 | Formation, News

Homily by Father Ricardo Cruz CM, Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance ambassador, read on Sunday 14th July in the St Vincent de Paul Chapel in Paris during the ambassadors’ gathering.