Formation

Quick Quiz On Homelessness (Most Will Flunk)

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | January 20, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

Everything you thought you knew about the homeless population is wrong, at least if your source is the one most people cite- the media or your own personal experience.

A Vincentian View: The Synod and the Spirit

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Whenever I have taught the Epistles of Paul or instructed lectors on these texts, I emphasize that one must read these letters as if they were addressed to oneself and to a Christian community gathered to hear them.

Pope Francis – Magi School of Seekers Visiting Professor

by John Freund, CM | January 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I thought I was finished with the feast of the Epiphany for this year. Then I read the text of Pope Francis’ homily on the feast.

Program of the One Anointed with the Spirit

by Ross Dizon | January 18, 2022 | Formation | 2 Comments

Jesus is Good News to the poor. To be such news is his program as the One that the Father has anointed with the Holy Spirt and sent. True to what the voice from heaven told him at his baptism, the Son takes up the Servant’s program. We heard two Sundays ago that...

St. Catherine Labouré and St. Vincent de Paul

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 7, 2022 | Formation

Presentation about the special connection between St. Catherine and St. Vincent de Paul.

Seeing Beyond the Facts On the Ground

by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Many of us wear glasses. Others may need glasses to read. But that’s not the seeing I am asking about. I am asking how many of us see beyond the facts in front of us.

Stand Up and Go! (2 Kings, 5:14-17; Lk 17:11-19)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

For all of us who have been through the pandemic, we know first-hand how disease and sickness have a way of separating us, how they can isolate and cut us off from the rest of life.

A Canadian View: Poverty and Human Dignity

by Jim Paddon | Jun 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The first Principle of Catholic Social Teaching is the Principle of Human Dignity which states that Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. The...

A Vincentian View: Family Gatherings

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

In the past two weeks, I have been to two important family events. One, a wedding in Milwaukee, enabled me to be surrounded by my brothers and sisters and their spouses for a few days. It was wonderful to be together and talk about our parents and their children. I...

Sowers of the Seed of the Kingdom of God

by Ross Dizon | Jun 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Sower of the seed of the kingdom of God. This Teacher wants his disciples to imitate him and be sowers who put their trust in God and are persevering. Our own failures and opposition from people can easily discourage us and make us tire of doing good. ...

Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) In Their Own Words

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 10, 2018 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

Enjoy this video featuring three Vincentian priests who express in their own words the obvious love they have towards the Vincentian Charism as they enthusiastically explain what they do, and give some background about St. Vincent de Paul.

Integrating the Vincentian Tradition

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 10, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Since 1856, Niagara University has been living the Vincentian tradition in upstate New York (USA). They continue to research and study this tradition.

The Pope Video • Social Networks

by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 9, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections

This month, the Pope asks us to pray that social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences. Pope Francis - June 2018 The Internet is a gift of God, but it is also a...

St. Vincent and the Dignity of All Persons

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

In this video, John Bridges, DePaul Emeritus Society; Former Assistant Dean, Director of Admission and Alumni Relations of the Theater School at DePaul University tells a story about his sister and how he came to understand more about Vincent de Paul through the Heritage Tour.