Formation

A Play In Three Acts – “Walking Together”

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

I have never written anything like a play. I probably never will. But I thought of the outline of a play about “walking together” as Pope Francis refers to synodality.

Lenten Video Series, Day 30: Sweet Surrender

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Carolina Nemo describes her spiritual experience in Fatima, Portugal– and how seeing the joyful prayers to the Blessed Mother made her more fully understand the nature of giving all of yourself in sacrifice to God.

Palms of Martyrdom, of Witness

by Ross Dizon | April 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the faithful witness and the King of martyrs. To welcome him means to follow him to the end with palms in our hands. Of the four gospel writers, only John mentions palms. Matthew and Mark speak only of “branches.” Luke, for his part, says nothing at all...

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

by John Freund, CM | April 5, 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.

Mom, How Long Until Christmas?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I suspect many of our parents remember how often we asked the question. “How how long until Christmas”? I remember I could hardly wait for the gift!s!

Advent Reflections (Day 11)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 6, 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.

Announce the Good News to the Poor

by Ross Dizon | Dec 6, 2022 | Formation

Jesus is God’s Anointed and Sent One to announce the Good News to the poor. To belong to God and to Jesus is to...

Congregation of the Mission: Serving With Joy in the Solomon Islands

by .famvin | Jan 18, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

A video highlighting the Vincentian mission in the Solomon Islands, part of the Oceania Province.

Everybody Has Something to Say to the Bishops

by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family

What if when we get to the fire we have not brought enough water. It struck me that it is not just the Bishops who were being challenged to get back to basics.

Landing and Soaking In

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

That double action of the light, landing and then sinking in, provides an underlying clue to the whole direction of Jesus’ ministry.

Christmas Has Come and Gone… But Not Homelessness

by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2019 | Formation, Systemic change

Christmas has come and gone… But not homelessness! What is being done by the Vincentian family and what still needs to be done?

Wine That Brings Gladness to Our Hearts

by Ross Dizon | Jan 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the new wine that is better than the wine served earlier. Those who drink it worthily discover the new life and the true meaning of joie de vivre.

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: Founded by Young People, for Young People

by Javier F. Chento | Jan 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

At the beginning, SSVP was a place for growth – personal and in community – for young people, who concretized their Christian commitment in direct service to the needy.

The Pope Video • Young People and the Example of Mary

by .famvin | Jan 12, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Young People and the Example of Mary.

What Set Vincent’s Heart on Fire?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent 1.0 was a bright ambitious cleric seeking to escape poverty and work his way up the ecclesiastical ladder. How did he become Vincent 2.0, a man on fire with God’s love in Jesus?