Formation

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Resurrection and New Life

by Famvin Media Resources | April 24, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

Fr. Rooney explains why seeing Christ in the poor should mean seeing the risen Christ in the poor, as well as seeing the crucified Christ in the poor.

When Justice and Peace Shall Kiss

by Archbishop emeritus Sylvain Lavoie | April 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Given that adequate housing is an issue of social justice, it might be helpful to look at the concept of justice in light of the need for a home for all.

The Empty Tomb: Seeking the Resurrected Christ with Mary Magdalene and Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Lisa Lickona | April 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

With St. Mary Magdalene, let us accept Christ’s ‘Do not touch me’ with the certainty that His words give us a new mission, and a new way to be with Him, just as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton met the hardships of her life with renewed faith and strength.

Servant Leadership for Vincentians (Video Presentation from SSVP USA)

by Famvin Media Resources | April 22, 2022 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

From our friends at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, a formation resource on Servant Leadership.

How Do You “Encounter” a Person Who Is Homeless?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 15, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

But you shouldn’t build up “talking to a homeless person” in your mind as something that’s vastly different from talking to any other kind of person.

Advent Reflections (Day 19)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 14, 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.

Waiting for the Lord | Week Three

by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Dec 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Three: Waiting for the Lord.

Psst! The Best-kept Secret in the Vincentian Family

by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Psst!… Want the map to a treasure trove of readily accessible insights about what makes Vincentians tick?

A Canadian View: Charity, Social Justice and the Vincentian – Part One

by Jim Paddon | Mar 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

As I meet and talk to fellow Vincentians about social justice, I am often asked what social justice is.

Feet in Two Worlds

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Now a citizen of two worlds, each one operating from different instincts and expectations, he was pulled.

Does This Project Look Familiar?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Try your hand at expressing how some projects work… or don’t work.

Pass over from Death to Life, from Evil to Good

by Ross Dizon | Mar 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus has the words of eternal life. They go and listen to him, those who seek to pass over from death to life, from evil to good. Jesus goes up the mountain to pray. Coming along are Peter, John and James. Why choose them? It is surely not because they simply do...