Formation

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.

St. Louise de Marillac: An Outgoing Woman Full of Tenderness

by Famvin Media Resources | May 6, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

One of the most outstanding and perhaps least commented upon aspects of St. Louise’s character is her tenderness.

A Vincentian Woman “Out of the Shade”

by Famvin Media Resources | May 6, 2022 | Formation | 1 Comment

A reflection by Sr. Betty Ann McNeil, D.C. about Saint Louise as an unlikely agent of social transformation.

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.

Advent Reflections (Day 25)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 20, 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.

Contemplate the Baby Lying in the Manger

by Ross Dizon | Dec 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Savior, Messiah and Lord. To know and accept him, we first have to contemplate the baby lying in the...

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.