Formation

The Miraculous Medal Shrine presents: Stations of the Cross

by Famvin Media Resources | April 1, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

In this video from the Miraculous Medal Shrine, we will see what Jesus was going through on the way to Calvary, through Mary’s eyes. Then we will try to make practical applications for our lives.

Can You Imagine Preaching To the Pope?

by John Freund, CM | April 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Capuchin Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM bears the title of“Preacher to the Papal Household.” He must be well respected!

Lenten Video Series, Day 26: A Matter of the Heart

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Allowing Christ to lead us to where we need to be rather than where we believe we might want to be, is the core of deriving joy from sacrifice.

Lenten Video Series, Day 25: Impossible Joy

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Recorded just days before he was ordained a Priest, Deacon Volodymyr Radko sat down with us to talk about the sacrifices that come with the process of discernment.

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 4)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 4, 2022 | Formation

In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.

Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Charity and Justice

by .famvin | Dec 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Charity and Justice.

Advent Reflections (Day 8)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 3, 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 Holy Family and My Family

by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Is your family perfect? No? Isn’t the birth of Jesus an invitation to a radical change in our thinking to grow into the mind of Christ’s way of thinking? It is okay to develop and grow within our family… as Jesus did!

“Honor” The Hidden Life

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Those years between Jesus’ adolescence and public ministry there’s only silence, only the anonymity of what writers have termed The Hidden Life.

Revisioning Our Ministry in the New Year

by John Freund, CM | Jan 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

What Herod and the Wisemen can teach us about revisioning our ministry with people trapped in poverty.

Directions to Get to the King of Every Nation

by Ross Dizon | Jan 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is worthy to receive the worship of every nation on earth. If those coming to worship him ask us where he is, do we know what directions to give them? Not rarely do we hear people say that many today are lost, and so need clear directions. Such a saying comes...

Mercy as the way for the members of the Oyugis Integrated Project in Kenya

by Javier F. Chento | Jan 1, 2019 | Brothers CMM, Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

The word “Mercy” is very dear to us as employees of Oyugis Integrated Project (OIP). Why? Because mercy is seen as bringing life to those situations where all seems hopeless. Mercy is God’s gift to us and in turn, we are exhorted to share that gift with others. Mercy...

Elizabeth Seton: A Spirituality for Mission

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 30, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

A SlideShare presentation based on an article by Sr. Gertrude Foley, S.C. looks at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s “spirituality for mission”… a guide for present-day Vincentians to avoid some of the ways that we block our own effectiveness as servants of God.

Blessings through the Most Holy Name of Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Dec 30, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

As his name so indicates, Jesus is Savior. And his salvation is the fulfillment of the blessings that the merciful God showers on us. Without doubt, it is the Lord who makes the Church grow (Acts 2,47; 1 Cor 3, 7). And those who plant like St. Paul, and water like...