Formation
Saint John the Baptist, Mother Seton, and the Meaning of Birthdays
by Tom Hoopes | June 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
June 24 is the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, coming exactly half a year from Christmas. Everyone loves a birthday, but St. Elizabeth Ann Seton intuitively saw something the Catholic Church also uniquely sees: birthdays have a deep and powerful meaning.
Don’t You Understand?
by John Freund, CM | June 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I never gave much thought to what is involved when I hear or ask the question, “Don’t you understand?”
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.
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St. Vincent’s View of Priesthood
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 23, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Presentation based on an article by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. on Saint Vincent’s vision for his Congregation of the Mission.
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A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 10)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 22, 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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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.
An Unintended Reflection on Active Shooter Training
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
There was an unintended by-product I never saw coming until a few days after active shooter training.
Will We Leave Ourselves Homeless?
by Sr. Joetta Venneman, SCN | Aug 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
What if we reflect upon homelessness as the loss of Earth and the many habitats and ecosystems that support human life?
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.