Formation

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.

Lenten Video Series, Day 29: Full Court “Pressss”

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Offer up little sacrifices, little moments, little discomforts, every day to receive great graces from God and the Blessed Mother.

MISEVI Colombia and its Missionary Journey

by Beatriz E. Gaviria O. | April 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Beatriz reflects on the effects of living the mission life of MISEVI during the years with covid restrictions. MISEVI Colombia is committed to local community mission work.

A Vincentian Minute: Virtue from the inside out– Zeal

by Famvin Media Resources | April 3, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

In this fifth of our five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us to use our self-knowledge to be Vincentian disciples of Jesus.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 6

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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

Advent Reflections (Day 10)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 5, 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.

VLM Ireland News

by Madeleine Frissung | Dec 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Happy to report that it’s been a busy summer for the Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) in Ireland.

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?

A Canadian View: New Year’s Resolutions

by Jim Paddon | Jan 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

As we begin another New Year full of plans and hopes for all the things we want to accomplish, it is a good time to take a very realistic look at our world.

A Vincentian View: Baptism Words

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

After the Baptism, Jesus hears these words: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

Who says…?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Let me tell you about one man who has had no special training or lots of money who is cleaning up Detroit with the help of homeless people. (It is not St. Vincent.)

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