Formation
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.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 7
by Famvin Media Resources | February 27, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney in this seventh and final reflection of the series, speaks about the principle of care for creation in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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...
Fulfilling Our Commitments as Vincentians
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 24, 2018 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
A video based on the AIC Charter talks about fulfilling commitments: as citizens, as Christians, as Vincentians, as women.
The Day St. Vincent Shifted from Retail to Wholesale
by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2018 | Formation, Systemic change
Four hundred years later the story St. Vincent’s sermon at Chattilon is still being told. But it is a story with even wider implications. The story of that sermon at Chatillon is the foundation story for what we call today systemic change.
Imagine if Telling the Truth Made You Homeless
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 23, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
Imagine for a moment that you were faced with the experience of being homeless and had nowhere else to turn. And you chose that.
A Canadian View: Change is NOT Always Good!
by Jim Paddon | Aug 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
I live in the province of Ontario, here in Canada. We recently held a provincial election for the office of premier (equivalent to a governor in the USA). For various reasons this election saw a shift to the conservative side and ended in the election of Doug Ford as...
Hard Times of Crisis and Decision of Faith
by Ross Dizon | Aug 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has the words of eternal life. True disciples hear and do his words, even though they may find them hard and painful to swallow. Those from Judea, who grumble against a Galilean from Nazareth and later quarreled among themselves, spread unbelief. For, soon...
A Vincentian View: Writing Letters
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Writing Letters” When I worked for the Congregation and the Company in Europe, I resolved at the very beginning of my tenure to write home once-a-week. I carried out that commitment faithfully. Little danger exists that my letters will be collected...
The Limits of Pope Francis’ Imagery
by John Freund, CM | Aug 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis’ Imagery and the Vincentian “Both/And”