Formation
Lenten Video Series, Day 37: All Things New
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
But what does it really mean to “give something up” or “offer something up” to the Lord?
A Vincentian View: Thoughts on the Cross
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
Is anybody listening?
by John Freund, CM | April 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
Lenten Video Series, Day 36: Encounter
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Nick Tonnesen discusses his encounters with the homeless and how the sacrifices made to work for others provide the most fulfilling experiences.
Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Catholic Social Teaching
by .famvin | Dec 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Catholic Social Teaching.
Advent Reflections (Day 15)
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 10, 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.
The Pope Video • For volunteer not-for-profit organizations
by .famvin | Dec 10, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For volunteer not-for-profit organizations.
“I Used To Be Homeless”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A story of homelessness with a happy ending but a terrifying realization of being one step away from being out on the streets again.
Embrace of Love for All of God’s Children
by Ross Dizon | Feb 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the firstfruits of the resurrection. Those who love as he does, and embrace lovingly even the wicked and the thankless, live in the newness of life. Luke took liberty with Is 61, 1-2, the passage that Jesus read at the synagogue in Nazareth. The Gospel...
Vincentians, Resilient by Nature
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentians, by nature, are resilient. They endure the hardships of life, especially setbacks when attempting to assist families who are in need.
Celebrating With the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Halifax
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 17, 2019 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
Feb. 17 marks the anniversary of the approval by Pope Pius IX in 1856 of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Halifax. Read their foundation story and watch a video with interviews highlighting the charism of the Sisters of today.
A Heart On Fire 400 Years Ago Shaped Our Church Today (Part 4)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 15, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Part 4 of the new video series written and narrated by Fr. John Freund, C.M.
Being Taught To See What I Had Not Seen
by John Freund, CM | Feb 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Seeing but not seeing – Jesus expects only one thing of his followers: to see who and what he sees. Those who do so become “other Christs.”
A Canadian View: The Haves and the Have Nots
by Jim Paddon | Feb 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
In one of Frederic’s famous speeches he warns us about the widening gap between those that have (the haves) so much and those that have very little. (the have nots).
Along The Way
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
St. Paul proclaims he came upon this “Way” through personal encounter with the light and the voice of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Which Person Do You See… and What Difference Does It Make?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
When we see a person in need do we see a hungry person needing a hot meal? Or do we see a discouraged person hungering for hope and a way forward?