Formation

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXII

by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.

To the Virgin Mary With Saint Louise (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | May 8, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

A new video by the Daughters of Charity International is appropriate for both Mary’s Month of May and the Feast of St. Louise.

Wicked Questions Lead to Reflection on Mental Health in Service

by Julia Gerwe | May 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

My years of service have taught me the importance of asking wicked questions.

Multi-faceted Louise de Marillac: “A Saint for Everyone” (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

On May 9 we will celebrate the feast day of Saint Louise de Marillac. Learn more in this video by the Daughters of Charity International.

God Is With Us | Week Four

by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Four: God is With Us.

A Vincentian View: A Message for the Baptist

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Are you surprised when John sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask him who he is?

How Many Languages Does Mary Speak?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In a sense, I have never outgrown the “why” stage of childhood. Parents may realize it is all part of children trying to understand their world.

Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of Bread … Today

by John Freund, CM | Apr 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Perhaps for the first time, I asked myself why did the breaking of the bread open their eyes more than seeing and listening to Jesus along the road.

A Canadian View: Reconciliation (Part 2)

by Jim Paddon | Apr 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Part two of how reconciliation was used as the foundation of the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) commission.

The Experience of the Risen Christ in the Galilee of the Poor

by Alexande Nahass Franco, CM | Apr 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

To return to Galilee, the place of the pre-Easter follow-up, means to take up the story of Jesus, converting it into a new start and a new sense of life.

Achievement to Implementation

by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Certain stories might well be styled “echoing” because they reverberate with the inner story a person tells about herself.

Emmaus – Beginning a Systemic Change Process

by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

As we read the Acts of the Apostles in this Easter season we see how it took time for the good news of the resurrection to sink in. Each Easter season I am amazed at what I learn about myself and ministry in their struggles.

Go forth in Peace with Faith and Courage

by Ross Dizon | Apr 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The risen Jesus is with us always. He gives us his peace and strengthens our faith, so that we may go forth to share the Good News.

Vincentian Volunteers

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Apr 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Vincentians act as volunteers in favor of families in need, and institute charitable organizations that serve children, young people, the sick and elderly.

A Vincentian View: Innocent

by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

As we reflect upon the meaning of the cross in this Holy Week, the third evangelist’s writing draws us to consider the suffering of the faultless in an emphatic way.