Formation

Palpable, Touchable, Visible, True

by Ross Dizon | April 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus makes palpable God, whom no one has seen or touched. True disciples do not rest till their Teacher is palpable to them. Jesus knows that when he shows up risen, his disciples will think they see a ghost. They will want him to be palpable. That is why he has...

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

by John Freund, CM | April 19, 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.

Lenten Video Series, Day 42: Small Sacrifices

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Enjoy this bonus clip from our 2022 Lenten Series: The Joy of Sacrifice!

A mission of love

by Ellen Sprigg | April 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

It has been two years since the SCN Volunteer Program has been able to bring a team of volunteers back to Belize, due to the global pandemic that has become our daily life.

Justify Those Who Are Not Wholly Just

by Ross Dizon | Dec 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is “God-with-us.” This name makes known that the one who alone is holy is with us who are not holy; he wants to...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 7

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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

Advent Reflections (Day 17)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 12, 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.

Holy Pilgrimage to the Border

by Katharine Montemurri, CVV | Mar 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

In early February, a group of 18 Colorado Vincentian Volunteers, 4 staff began its pilgrimage to the Border of El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico.

Bl. Pierre René Rogue, C.M., Martyr

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 3, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

A brief SlideShare presentation about Blessed Pierre René Rogue, C.M., martyr of the French Revolution.

Society of St. Vincent De Paul in the Middle of the Fight Against Poverty

by .famvin | Mar 3, 2019 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Catholic News Service features work from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and insight from its National President, Ralph Middlecamp on their fight against poverty.

Lenten Letter 2019 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Mar 3, 2019 | Formation, News, Reflections, Vincentian Family

In this year’s Lenten letter, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, invites us to reflect on the Spiritual Direction, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Faith Sharing.

Saints, Blessed, Venerable, and Servants of God of the Congregation of the Mission

by Javier F. Chento | Mar 2, 2019 | Formation

Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, encourages knowledge among the Vincentian Family of the saints, blesseds and venerables who were members of the Little Company.

Introducing Lent 2019: Seeing Christ in All People

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 2, 2019 | Announcements, Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

People share stories of how they have encountered Christ. Join them on this journey of faith, and dive deeper into the heart of Christ this Lent!

A Heart On Fire 400 Years Ago Shaped Our Church Today (Part 6)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 1, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

Part 6 of the new video series written and narrated by Fr. John Freund, C.M.

A Vincentian Views the Abuse Synod

by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Initial reporting on the “Abuse Synod’ featured all the things that did not happen at the Synod. Later, reflections look at what happened to the participants within the Synod and what impacted them.

A Canadian View: Housing and Homelessness

by Jim Paddon | Feb 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

One term we often see used is affordable housing, but I believe the term affordable is a very subjective.