Formation

Understanding the Question

by John Freund, CM | March 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Mom, Where Did I Come From? Most mothers expect the question. But sometimes the words do not mean what she thinks they mean

Lenten Video Series, Day 20: New Beginnings

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Sometimes starting over means dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Images from Ukraine

by Max Rodríguez | March 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The images that are presented to us through the press and social networks from Ukraine are heartbreaking.

The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary

by Vincentian Family Office | March 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Advent Reflections (Day 10)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 5, 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.

VLM Ireland News

by Madeleine Frissung | Dec 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Happy to report that it’s been a busy summer for the Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) in Ireland.

Advent Reflections (Day 9)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 4, 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.

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...