Formation
A Video On St. Louise’s Pentecost “Lumière” Experience From Mission and Ministry Depaul University
by Famvin Media Resources | June 3, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Journey with St. Louise de Marillac, to Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs church where she experienced a vision on Pentecost Sunday, June 4, 1623.
Questioning God’s First Question
by John Freund, CM | June 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Do you remember God’s first question? It’s one parents often ask their children. But it is also one that has many meanings according to the context.
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (Rev. 22: 16; Jn 17: 20-26)
by Tom McKenna, CM | June 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The word Glory shows up frequently in the Scriptures, all those praises of God’s Glory and in particular Jesus’ petitions to His Father asking to give the disciples (and all of us) the Glory that the Father has given Him.
Memorial Day After Mass Shootings
by John Freund, CM | June 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
My feelings have been all over the lot after two mass shootings. The more I learn, the more intense my feelings.
Lessons From My Christmas Conversion
by Heather King | Jan 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We used to celebrate Christmas for forty days, a period symbolizing conversion. Mother Seton’s own life-changing Christmas experience prompts us to ask ourselves—did we open our hearts to the Christ child this year? Or did we lock the door of the inn?
Annual Mass of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland, Broadcast on National TV
by .famvin | Jan 7, 2023 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On November 27th we participated in the annual Sunday celebration of the Eucharist for the members of Society of St. Vincent de Paul… a celebration that was broadcast on RTÉ.
Is Christmas Over?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I am asking whether Christmas is the celebration of a moment in the past or something that takes place in your life every day?
A Parable – Paying attention to details
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We can learn from Pope Francis how little things can be so significant in a “culture of encounter.”
Follow Jesus Steadfastly to the End
by Ross Dizon | Jun 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus steadfastly makes up his mind to carry out fully his mission. To follow him steadfastly to the end is what it means to be a Christian.
Why Do Some Conferences Fail To Progress?
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jun 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
I invite you to respond: has your Conference progressed or regressed?
Blessed Daughters of Charity, Martyrs of Arras, and Bl. Marguerite Rutan, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 23, 2019 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
June 26 is the feast day of five Daughters of Charity who were guillotined by the French revolutionary government.
The Pope Video • The Priests’ Way of Life
by .famvin | Jun 22, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Priests’ Way of Life
Navigating the Realities of the Business World
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Many ministries face a challenge navigating the realities of the business world, often described as “the real world.” Vincent knew those challenges well… and was a genius in facing these challenges.
A Canadian View: Vincentian Values
by Jim Paddon | Jun 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians we hold these values: see Christ in anyone who suffers, come together as a family, have personal contact with the poor, and help in all possible ways.
Memory of Jesus Christ’s Inventive Love
by Ross Dizon | Jun 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gave himself up for us. Because we break the bread and bless the cup, we keep alive the memory of his love to the end. The memory of Jesus surely comforted St. Vincent de Paul. That was why he was able to comfort others. He comforted, for instance, a dying...
The Trinity, Up Close and Personal (Romans 5:5)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Central to the Creed is belief in the Trinity, the conviction of a three-ness in the one Godhead, the Divine as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.