Formation

March 18, 1879: John Joseph Lynch C.M. Appointed First Archbishop of Toronto

by Famvin Media Resources | March 18, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

On this date in 1879, John Joseph Lynch, C.M. was appointed the first Archbishop of Toronto, Canada.

A prayer in solidarity with Ukraine

by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | March 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 2 Comments

Pope Francis, stating that his “heart is broken” invited people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine. We take this time now to be close to the sufferings of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.

A “We” Virus?

by John Freund, CM | March 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

A million refugees, no refugee camps: Poles open their homes to Ukrainians (Crux)…The headline immediately caught my attention – especially since the reality as I write has swelled to more like two million.

Lenten Video Series, Day 14: Joy of Friendship

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In the Summer of 1958, Jack McErlean discovered the joy of honor, the joy of faith, and the joy of friendship, through the sacrifice and hardship of military service.

“Our Planet is Still in the Emergency Room“

by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | Dec 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

“Humanity has a choice: cooperate or perish.” It is either a Climate Solidarity Pact – or a Collective Suicide Pact.”

Advent Reflections (Day 5)

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 30, 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.

Hope in the Darkness | Week One

by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week One: Hope in the Darkness.

Hope Amid Adversity: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 16, 2018 | Formation

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton trusted in God to lead her through the dark valleys of life.

Signs Vincent’s Charism Is Alive and Well Today?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

“The health of the charism is seen in its vitality wherever it is received, nurtured and made operative. For many religious institutes today, this is happening more and more among the laity who are associates.”

Charism is the Core of our Lives: #VincentianMonth is Every Month

by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Living simply, caring for our planet and conserving resources, … are just a few of the ways we continue to live out the charism.

A Canadian View: RESPECT

by Jim Paddon | Sep 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

We were all saddened by the news of the death of Aretha Franklin, who was much more than a singer. She was a civil rights activist and a symbol of all that is good in America. In reading more about her life “off stage” one cannot help but have great respect for this...

A Life Time of Answering

by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

A Life Time of Answering (Mark 8:27-30) People have wondered about the surprising, almost jarring response Jesus makes to Peter right after this apostle gives the exact right answer to the question, “Who do you say I am?” His reply, “You are the Christ.” But Jesus...

Someone’s Drowning! What Would You Do?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change

If you see someone drowning in a river, what would you do? Would you try to save the person by jumping in? Would you call 911? Many of us would be wiser to call 911 rather than jumping in ourselves. This could lead to forcing emergency personnel to cope with two...

Hostility Between the Serpent and Human Beings

by Ross Dizon | Sep 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Christ. His mission is to bring the Good News to the poor. He does not turn back in the face of hostility. After the disciples’ spokesman’s right confession that Jesus is the Christ, the latter warns them not to tell anyone about him. That’s because he...