Formation
Remembering
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International Team | March 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I had the distinct honor and privilege to be at a meeting of MISEVI International at the Motherhouse in Paris in early February.
A Vincentian Minute: Virtue from the inside out– Simplicity
by Famvin Media Resources | March 6, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
In a five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us to examine how we live the virtues as self-examination. This week: am I simple with myself?
Lenten Video Series, Day 4: Called to Give
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
When fully practicing our faith, there are no half-measures. Phil Tran explains that we can only truly understand joy through sacrifice and unity with Christ.
Lenten Video Series, Day 3: A New Foundation
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
For Kasey Brown, the concept of “giving something up” for Lent went from being a casual observation of tradition to a life-changing spiritual rebirth that strengthened the foundation of her love for God.
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How Does House-lessness Differ From Home-lessness?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I wondered what “wandering art gallery eyes” might mean; I often find intriguing insights in the French Catholic periodical La Croix.
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Outcasts Who Enter the Kingdom Before Us
by Ross Dizon | Nov 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus does not turn down the outcasts that come to him, but welcomes them. He promises to give them God’s kingdom. We...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Wholeness and Unity of the Body of Christ
by Ross Dizon | Sep 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gives spiritual gifts to us who gather in his name. He expects us to keep the wholeness and unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Right after Adam and Eve have given in to the serpent’s temptation, their personal wholeness starts to erode. For they no...
Movie documentary: “Vincent de Paul: Charity’s Saint”
by .famvin | Sep 23, 2018 | Formation
If you have not seen it, or have not seen it in a while, take some time this week to enjoy the full-length movie, available on YouTube.
“If Anyone Wants to be First, he Must Make Himself Last of All and Servant of All”
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This Sunday, September 23, the Gospel at Holy Mass contains exactly the motto of the current Board of the International Council General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. The biblical passage is from St Mark 9, 30-37 “They came to Capernaum and when he was in...
Tour of St. Vincent’s France
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 21, 2018 | Formation
Walk through some of the special places in the life of St. Vincent de Paul.
Adding Your Chapter To the Bibliographies of Our Founders
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Do we appreciate how each one of us is a version of the original story of Vincent and Louise following Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor?
Social Justice Conversations: MISEVI
by Mary Frances Jaster | Sep 20, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
MISEVI International is an International association, canonically erected as a public association of the faithful, seeking to develop an organized presence of laity in missionary works ad gentes, especially within the missions of the Vincentian Family....
A Vincentian View: Listen
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Listen” When we look at our current political climate, everyone knows that there is something amiss. Sometimes people describe it as a lack of civil discourse. I believe that. The reasoning given is that people have forgotten how to speak to one...
Vincentian Role Models for a Systemic Change Approach
by John Freund, CM | Sep 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
We have been asked to devote some energy and study to knowing more about our heritage and role models. As I reflected on this it occurred to me that this might be an occasion to informally reflect on our heritage as agents of systemic change.
Helpless, Wounded, Not Knowledgeable, but Chosen
by Ross Dizon | Sep 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus saves and shelters those who are helpless as are children. He puts his arms around them, heals them and feeds them with his body and blood. For the second time, Jesus announces to his disciples his passion, death and resurrection. And no one among them dares...