Formation

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: A Male-Only Society in its Beginnings

by Javier F. Chento | September 30, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

In times of Frédéric Ozanam, women were virtually absent from the university. That is why, having emerged the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in the vicinity of the Parisian university, in its early days women did not participate in it. The first female Society of...

Do What The Son Of God Did • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | September 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"To be true Daughters of Charity you must do what the Son of God did when He was on earth. And what did He do mainly? [...] He worked constantly for His neighbor, visiting and healing the sick and instructing the ignorant for their salvation. How fortunate you are,...

Four Methods of Prayer for Vincentians

by Famvin Media Resources | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 2 Comments

Slide presentation based on the article “Mental Prayer: Yesterday and Today – Some Reflections on the Vincentian Tradition” by Father Robert P. Maloney, C.M.

Revisiting – Are You an Original or a Photocopy?

by John Freund, CM | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Before we tackle that question … who framed that question?

Drinking At The Fountain of God’s Word (Isaiah 55: 10-11)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

With this hot weather scorching many parts of the globe, it’s not hard to appreciate the metaphor the prophet Isaiah offers as a picture of how it is between ourselves and God — more specifically, between ourselves and the Word of God.

Has Pope Francis “Made a Mess?”

by John Freund, CM | Jul 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Almost ten years ago to the day, Pope Francis told young people his hopes for World Youth Day. The sound bite people remember… “make a mess.”

Supreme Value of the Kingdom of God

by Ross Dizon | Jul 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

On top of being the scribe who is trained in the kingdom of heaven, Jesus embodies also the supreme value that this...

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 16)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 15, 2023 | Formation

St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

Lent 2023: Our Lady of Hope, With Father Andrew Labatorio

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 15, 2023 | Formation

A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Hope and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.

A Vincentian View: Come to the Water

by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

From a human point of view, water is inseparable from life.

What Can You Learn From History?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I don’t often think of it. But one of the courses that influenced my life was a history course.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 15)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 14, 2023 | Formation

St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

Lent 2023: Our Lady of Guadalupe, With Monsignor Joseph Gentili, STD

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 14, 2023 | Formation

A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.

Open the Eyes of Those Who Cannot See

by Ross Dizon | Mar 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the light of the world. That is why to open the eyes of the blind is part of the task that his Father has entrusted to him. Jesus decides on his own to open the eyes of a man blind from birth. The latter gets to see so clearly that he recognizes him to be a...