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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
Young People, the “Now” of God
by Robert Maloney, C.M. | Mar 12, 2019 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Frederic pointed out that young people have drive and enthusiasm, imagination and spontaneity. They bring new horizons to communities.
The Vincentian DNA
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Mar 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
To have Vincentian DNA means to have the same principles as our founders, to act with the same primitive spirit that inspired Ozanam and his followers…
Lenten Meditation: The Cross for Vincentians
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Some thoughts, this Lent, about sharing the self-giving love of Christ with each other.
A Voice From Ireland, UK & Europe: God Has No Country!
by Dee Mansi | Mar 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
I keep this mantra ‘God has no country’ close to mind when I question international decisions on border blunders and migration.