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.

How Many Saints Do You Know?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I grant there may be few among us who have had the privilege of meeting the likes of the saint we call Mother Theresa. Yet, you and I have touched, or been touched by, saints.

Believers, and Not Just Thinkers

by Ross Dizon | Nov 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the resurrection and the life. It is enough for us to be believers in him to conquer death. The problem of...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 1

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Social Innovation to Help Refugees

by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 2, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Catholic social innovation tends to repurpose existing resources and draw on existing relationships to address issues such as the refugee crisis,

May 30: Blessed Marta Anna Wiecka, DC

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 1, 2018 | Formation

Watch a video about Blessed Marta Anna Wiecka, a Daughter of Charity who served the sick with great devotion.

The Many Ways of Holding the Body of Christ

by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Do we have the courage to hold the body of Christ presented to us?

Just Art • Then I Came by Boat

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

This year, continuing their Just Art program and noting that 40% of people experiencing homelessness in Victoria are under 25 years of age, “Vinnies Victoria” is putting the spotlight on youth poverty.

A Vincentian View: Thoughts on a Wedding

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 30, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

This past weekend, I once again had the opportunity to celebrate the sacrament of matrimony with a young couple. The experience remains foremost in my thinking in these days. I have found that my wedding homilies flow in a certain manner depending on the...

Corpus Christi – Got the Picture … Get the Message?

by John Freund, CM | May 30, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Corpus Christi – You got the picture but did you get the message?

Fulfillment of Jesus Christ to the End

by Ross Dizon | May 29, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus brings fulfillment to the law and the prophets. Accordingly, he gives to the Passover meal its full meaning. To take part in the Eucharist is to share in the fullness of Christ. Jesus and his disciples are pilgrims in Jerusalem. And they celebrate there the...