Formation

Advance Notice (Lk. 10:1-2)

by Tom McKenna, CM | June 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

When breaking into any new territory, organizations send out what is known as an advance team.

Who Are the Wise People In Your Life?

by John Freund, CM | June 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Hopefully, you are blessed to have some wise people in your life!

Laborers of the Lord of the Harvest

by Ross Dizon | June 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

God’s Anointed and Sent One is here. And with him comes great harvest. That is why there is need for not a few laborers. God hears those who pray and ask, “May there be plenty of grain in the land. May it sway on the peaks of the mountains.” But, of course, to...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 4

by Famvin Media Resources | June 28, 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.

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.

Eucharistic Attitudes (Lk 9:11-17)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 3, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

As we gather around the table of the Lord’s Supper each Sunday to celebrate the giving of his Body and Blood for us, we would do well to reflect on what it is we’re sharing in.

Our Declaration of Independence – An Examination of Conscience

by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change

Reading our “declaration of independence” can serve as an examination of conscience on the struggles in living out this declaration over the two and a half centuries since then.

Marks of Jesus in Those He Is Sending

by Ross Dizon | Jul 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus tells us to go on our way. He sends us like lambs among wolves, proclaiming that the kingdom of God is at hand and bearing his marks. Mission marks the followers of Jesus. He sends the Twelve (Lk 9, 1-6), but also seventy-two others. So, Jesus...