Formation

Curses that Turn Out to Be Blessings

by Ross Dizon | February 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus became a curse to free us from curses and fill us with blessings. He became sinner and poor to make us just and rich. Those who are to catch men and women have much to learn still. And today the one who has called them teaches them about curses and blessings....

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

by John Freund, CM | February 8, 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.

MISEVI Poland Association

by Kinga Zemlik | February 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The MISEVI Poland Association has been officially working since 2017.

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 4

by Famvin Media Resources | February 6, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

Fr. Rooney reflects on the principle of participation in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.

Pope Francis’ “Puzzle Box Picture”

by John Freund, CM | Oct 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Years ago, I could easily lose track of time with a 500 or1000 piece jigsaw puzzle. The picture on the puzzle box inspired me to see how the pieces fit together.

Profiles In Homelessness

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 20, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

So you think you understand homelessness? I did… until I discovered I didn’t!

65th Anniversary of Vincentian Brother Alfred Smith’s Service

by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

To keep God’s people safe and alive in their battle against Amalek, Moses has to hold his arms high in the air for a very long while.

Up on Your Feet!

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Up on Your Feet! (Ez 2:2 Mark 6:1-6) If you were to paint a picture of the prophet Ezekiel as he first appears in the Bible, you might have him sitting back in a recliner, at peace with himself and confident that the way he saw his world was the way the world truly...

Why Did Pope Francis Make 10 Startling Statements?

by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change

Pope Francis has a knack for making startling statements that catch people’s attention.

Three-part Ozanam Series

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 17, 2018 | Formation

You may never have seen these, but they could be the basis for a three-part Ozanam series for formation! Get the group together!

Responsible to a Higher Authority

by Ross Dizon | Jul 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the shepherd that God has raised up in these last days. He responds to the needs of those who are like sheep without a shepherd. Are we that responsible? The rulers of the people are not responsible. So, they are condemned by the one who has appointed them...

Remembering To Listen

by .famvin | Jul 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

“…with the good Lord, you have to both speak and listen.” – St. Catherine Labouré

Collaboration and Solidarity [Video]

by Manuel Ginete, CM | Jul 15, 2018 | Formation

By Fr. Manuel Ginete, CM On July 9, 2011 the people in the southern part of Sudan had reason to celebrate - the world’s newest country was born, South Sudan. After years of war with the north, South Sudan finally gained its independence. For the next two years the...