Formation

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.

A Polarized Church – Then and Now

by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Often, history can be boring. It seems little connected to our lives. That is unless it is our history!

The Heart of Jesus in the Spirituality of St. Louise de Marillac

by Famvin Media Resources | May 5, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

In Matthew’s gospel, Jesus himself tells his followers: “Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart.” It was a text that Louise and Vincent loved to quote.

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...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 8

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Frederic Ozanam and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame

by Thiago Tibúrcio | Apr 17, 2019 | Formation

Frederic Ozanam’s Christian life and the history of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris have run on parallel lines at various moments of time.

Holy Week – Jesus Asks “Do you understand?”

by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Holy Week – Jesus washes feet and asks “Do you understand?” God is present in loving service more than power and might.

Living through the Death of Jesus Christ

by Ross Dizon | Apr 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus wears the crown of glory because he died for everyone (Heb 2, 9). If we share his death, he will have us living with him in glory. The wicked, true to the plots they were hatching against Jesus, cut him off from the land of the living (Jer 11, 19-20). But God,...