Formation
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Resurrection and New Life Part 2
by Famvin Media Resources | May 15, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney asks us to remember that Easter is a season of deepening our faith. This week: Vincentians are heralds of the Resurrection!
Webinar “Pandemic, Poverty and Future: A New Paradigm”
A Journey Into Saint Louise’s Life
by Famvin Media Resources | May 13, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Father Christopher Robinson, C.M., talks about Louise’s journey– her pilgrimage– towards God’s will for her.
Mother Deafness Is Real!
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Most mothers already know instinctively when “mother deafness” manifests itself in their teenagers. It is one of the most confusing and stressful periods of mothering.
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Advent Reflections (Day 28)
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 23, 2022 | Formation
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
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St. Louise de Marillac On the Holy Humanity of Jesus
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 23, 2022 | Formation
A video for Christmas, based on a portion of the reflection “Who is Jesus for Louise de Marillac?” written by Sister Élisabeth Charpy, D.C. and Sister Louise Sullivan, D.C.
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Christmas letter 2022 from Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
by René Stockman | Dec 23, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The Brothers of Charity wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy 2023, as brothers, faithful, trusting, and generous in the service of charity, in the footsteps of Father Triest.
Our Changing Images
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Our images change over time. Sometimes others never get past the images and roles we had earlier in life. Other times they come to appreciate things they did not see earlier or traits we only developed later. Might that apply to our images of Mary?
A Canadian View: Spring-time Reflections
by Jim Paddon | May 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As we attended Easter Sunday Mass, the sense of joy and a spiritual re-birth that takes place is truly amazing.
A Mother Knows So Much About Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Think of it. Mothers everywhere are key agents of the transformation of helpless newborns into independent adults.
One Are Jesus and His True Followers
by Ross Dizon | May 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus and the Father are one. And so are Jesus and his true followers. Needless to say, then, true followers cannot but be one in heart and mind. One with us in every way, but in sinfulness, the Word made flesh feels the cold of winter. So, he walks about in the...
The Pope Video • The Church in Africa, Seed of Unity
by .famvin | May 7, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Church in Africa, Seed of Unity.
How to Welcome Applicants and Visitors?
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | May 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The first impression is what counts. Tips on how to welcome applicants and visitors to our Vincentian Family Organizations.
The Heart of a Missionary Disciple
by Sr. Neghesti Michael, DC | May 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The theme of the last assembly of MISEVI in Salamanca was Disciples and Missionaries. On that occasion Father Hugh O’Donnell gave us a wonderful reflection that we need to deepen more and more.
St. Louise de Marillac: a theology of tenderness
by Famvin Media Resources | May 5, 2019 | Formation
The greatness of Louise de Marillac can never be understood until this false image of a timid, dour, drab and cheerless woman has been put aside…
St. Louise de Marillac: The mountain of stones and the diamond
by Famvin Media Resources | May 3, 2019 | Formation
New presentation traces the journey of St. Louise from a world of suffering to a new life of creative boldness and leadership.