Formation

Lenten Video Series, Day 9: The Way

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Like those called to Christ in the Gospel, there comes a time in everyone’s life when God reaches out his hand and asks us to follow him. For Joe Donahue, it meant leaving a comfortable position climbing the corporate ladder.

March 11: Canonization of St. Louise de Marillac

by Famvin Media Resources | March 11, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

Louise’s canonization took place on March 11, 1934. We are fortunate that the Daughters of Charity Archives have detailed first-hand accounts from Sisters who traveled from the U.S. to Rome for St. Louise’s canonization. Learn more in the presentation below. Source:...

Luke’s Gospel – Trees or Forest?

by John Freund, CM | March 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”

Lenten Video Series, Day 8: No Greater Love

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Deacon Ryan Nguyen recounts how, on the night before his crucifixion, Christ prayed for joy.

Imitating St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Maternal Heart

by Danielle Bean | Nov 21, 2022 | Formation

The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a day to reflect on the gift of maternity in all its forms, and to consider the example of Mother Seton, who stepped into the hard tasks of motherhood with courage and unswerving faith.

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 2)

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 20, 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, Week 1

by .famvin | Nov 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Week 1.

Study finds a program that worX!

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 18, 2018 | Church, Formation, News

Have you ever bothered to study the long term results of your youth and young adult program?

Social Justice Conversations: Pope Francis, Laudato Si, SVDP, the Poor

by Louis Arceneaux, C.M. | Oct 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Pope Francis is following in the line of many of his predecessors in Laudato Si, On Care for Our Common Home, in promoting Catholic Social teaching. What is significant about Pope Francis’ approach is that he addresses Catholic Social teaching through the prism of...

A Vincentian View: A Visit to a Sikh Community

by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

A Vincentian View: “A Visit to a Sikh Community” On this past Friday, we held an Interfaith Day at St. John’s University. This full day began at 10:00 in the morning and lasted till 10:00 in the evening as we strove to come to an appreciation of some of the...

Knowing Nods and Beating Dead Horses

by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Sometimes laughter can help us gain perspective on our efforts!

Enthusiasm to Serve to the Bitter End

by Ross Dizon | Oct 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the model of determined and enthusiastic service. His true followers also serve to the end with determination and enthusiasm. One can rebuke Zebedee’s sons for not understanding and for being ambitious. But we cannot accuse them of unwillingness, indecision...

La Moskitia (Honduras): Catholic Radio “Kupia Kumi” takes care of the Common House

by Javier F. Chento | Oct 16, 2018 | Formation, News

For 15 years, the San José de Puerto Lempira parish (Mission in Honduras) has been broadcasting, through the airwaves of the Catholic Radio "Kupia Kumi," to all the communities of the Department of Gracias a Dios, better known as La Moskitia (16,997 km2 of extension...