Formation

A Vincentian View: Separation from the Father

by Pat Griffin, CM | March 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

A host of lessons arises within the story of the Prodigal Son. It continues to challenge and suggest as we reflect and recognize ourselves in the text.

What Is Your Dream Today?

by John Freund, CM | March 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“Stop that day-dreaming!” I suspect that each of us heard those words at least once in our childhood. Often it would be followed up with. “There’s work to do!”

Lenten Video Series, Day 24: Receiving Jesus

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

When dealing with infertility, Amy turned her sacrifice into joy by listening to where God wanted her to go.

Holy and Just in the Sight of God

by Ross Dizon | March 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus ushers in the new creation. He comes to make all things new. Hence, he wants us to be just and holy. The prodigal son goes back home. He stands for those who are not holy: robbers, evildoers, adulterers, tax collectors. But as it turns out, the older son should...

Advent Reflections (Day 7)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 2, 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.

Foundation Day: Sisters Celebrating 200 Years at Nazareth, 75 Years in India

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 2, 2022 | Formation, Sisters of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

A virtual prayer service was held on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in recognition of Foundation Day and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s 200 years at Nazareth and 75 years in India.

A Time For Thanks

by .famvin | Dec 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

At this special time of the year when our thoughts turn to giving thanks, it is appropriate to reflect on the many reasons Vincentians have to be grateful.

Home to Us and Home to Jesus Christ Also

by Ross Dizon | Dec 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The Word becomes flesh and makes his dwelling among us. He wants our home to be his also, though we are slow to understand and accept him. Mary and Joseph cannot find Jesus. He is not in the caravan. They do not see him among the relatives and acquaintances...

A Canadian View: Christmas Blessings

by Jim Paddon | Dec 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

It may a good time to consider how we have each been blessed over the past year and perhaps ask for blessings for others.

A Vincentian View: Maranatha

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

An Aramaic word associated with the Christmas as well as the Advent Season is “maranatha.”

Courage, An Overlooked Virtue?

by Jim Claffey | Dec 26, 2018 | Formation, Systemic change

Bold advocacy calls for courage. We might lose friends, not everyone will agree with us. And for an organization it can be very challenging to take a public stance on a controversial issue.

Connection, Meditation and Conversation

by Ross Dizon | Dec 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The child Jesus lying in the manger draws us to himself. Connecting with him truly, we cannot but have connection with others. We warm up easily to the figure of the shepherd because of its connection to Christmas. And one can safely bet that shepherds do not lack...