“We invite you to walk with us together along our Road to Calvary these next 40 days.” – Fr. Ron Hoye, C.M.
Formation
Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | February 18, 2024 | Featured, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
From Your Prodigious Mind this Whole World Was Made … • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | February 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 1
by Famvin Media Resources | February 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
My thinking about Lent has changed
by John Freund, CM | February 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Over the last 30 years, I have been learning to pay attention to the opportunities hidden in the events of my life.
Mothers – Lessons Mary Learned and Teaches
by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
What do mothers do all day? They do so much! Often mothers can’t remember all the things they do for the family.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 10
by .famvin | Mar 1, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Empathy or Sympathy
by Confraternity of Vincentians on the Frontier/Diaspora | Oct 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
During a recent meeting of our Confraternity, (the Confraternity of Vincentians on the Frontier/Diaspora), we shared some information about the latest social events in Guatemala and our involvement in them as Vincentians.
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent About Obedience, Part 2
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 29, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: more on obedience.
The Link Between Global Homelessness and Poor Mental Health
by .famvin | Oct 29, 2023 | Formation
Mental health conditions can lead to homelessness and can also prevent those experiencing homelessness from getting back on their feet.
Lastly… Simplicity! • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"I’m well aware that people think of simplicity in general as truth or purity of intention: truth, because it sees that our thoughts conform to the words and other signs by which we express them; purity of intention, because it makes all our acts of virtue tend...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Almsgiving that Humiliates or Honors
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 28, 2023 | Formation
Frédéric thought that aid, almsgiving, is humiliating when only material needs are met, "causing shame, and doing what anyone does even with animals." He says it's humiliating because it can not be reciprocated, they are favors that the other has not the slightest...
Establishment of the Federation of the Sisters of Charity (October 27, 1947)
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 27, 2023 | Formation, News, Sisters of Charity
October 27 is the anniversary of the Establishment of the Federation of the Sisters of Charity in 1947. We would like to highlight an online collaborative exhibit, created by the Federation congregations.
NATO As No Action – Talk Only
by John Freund, CM | Oct 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In this Mindwalk, I would like to explore this alternate definition of the acronym usually associated with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Video – The Saint and the Duchess: Collaboration at the Heart of Vincentian Heritage
by .famvin | Oct 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Bronwen McShea, scholar of 17th century religious and political history, presents “The Saint and the Duchess: Collaboration at the Heart of Vincentian Heritage.”
A Vincentian View: Shalom
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you been praying for peace in these days? I hope so. I certainly have. As I do so, I find myself reflecting on the meaning of the word “peace” and what it means for the Christian.