Formation

Lure of Power, Wealth and Glory

by Ross Dizon | March 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus wears the crown of glory since he rejected the devil’s lure and suffered death. The Crucified is model of true grit; we fix our gaze on him. The Holy Spirit who came down on Jesus in the Jordan now leads him to the desert. There, the one who embodies the truth...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXII

by John Freund, CM | March 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.

Ukraine – St. Vincent, a Ukrainian Rabbi, and an Orthodox Christian

by John Freund, CM | February 28, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

I have written before of St. Vincent’s way of reading the bible by picturing himself in the scene he was reading about

A Time to Die and a Time to Rise from the Dead

by Vincentian Family Office | February 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

March and April will be marked by the celebrations of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. We frequently relate the time of Holy Week and Easter to a time for vacations, delicious meals and desserts.

Marks on All of Our Hearts

by MISEVI Slovakia | Nov 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In August, the traditional weekly suburban children’s camp was held in Stara Boleslav in the Czech Republic.

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Educational Values – Parts 7 & 8

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 6, 2022 | Formation

In this series Fr. Rooney explores the Values of Vincentian Education proposed by Daughter of Charity Sr. Louise Sullivan.

The Pope Video • For Children Who Suffer

by .famvin | Nov 5, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Children Who Suffer.

August 30: Blessed Ghebre-Michael

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 31, 2018 | Formation

Today is the feast day of Blessed Ghebre-Michael, an Ethiopian priest (associated with St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.) who was tortured and died for refusing to renounce Catholicism.

Beyond Unions – Up Close and Personal

by John Freund, CM | Aug 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

This Labor Day I found myself thinking more up close and personal. I am thinking about our co-workers in ministry and those we live with.

The Grace of Visibility

by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 29, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The Grace of Visibility (James 2: 1-5) America Magazine (8/06/18) recently featured an article entitled “Becoming Invisible.” The author observes how in both the early and ending years of life, a person is less visible to the surrounding world. A newly born looking...

The Miracle of Seeing

by John Freund, CM | Aug 29, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

The miracle of seeing! What a miracle seeing is! So often it is taken for granted by those who can see. Lose your sight even just temporarily and your world changes. Technology is working miracles today, technology is helping the "blind" to see. But technology can...

Inside the Heart Lies What Is Crucial

by Ross Dizon | Aug 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus invites us to learn from him, for he is meek and humble of heart. We show that we are true or false disciples by what comes out from inside our hearts. The Pharisees and the scribes question the religious observance of Jesus’ disciples. And he, who...

Ladies of Charity USA In Their Own Words

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 26, 2018 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

Several Ladies of Charity (of Albany, New York and St. Louis, Missouri USA) share stories about what they do.

How Do I Know What To Do Next Year?

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Knowing what to do comes by a process called discernment. part of that process is listening to the stories of others. So listen (well, read....) My Experience by Stephanie Williams, Vincentian Service Corps - West Working at St. Vincent School has been a whirlwind of...