Formation

Traditions, Customs, and Habits

Jesus makes all things new.  Hence, he questions traditions and customs, most of all, those that veil his true face. Jesus and his disciples are at a wedding.  There too is his mother.  And the wedding, no doubt, follows the traditions and customs of the Jews. But as...

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

While the rich have many persons to serve them, the poor have no servants but the Daughters of Charity.

Famvin Ireland Video Blog: Epiphany and New Year Reflection

Fr. Paschal Scallon, Provincial of the Irish Province of the Vincentians, gives a short video reflection on the Epiphany and New Year.

New Year’s Letter from Bro. Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity

First of all, we wish you all a blessed and peaceful 2022. Thank you for the many wishes we received and we hope to share with you that blessing and peace in the new year.

A Vincentian View: Peace Be With You

A Vincentian View: Peace Be With You

Vincentian View: “Peace be with you” If you have gotten messages from me, you will see that I most often finish my notes with “Peace” or “Peace in the Risen Lord” or some such variation on “peace.”  Many people may feel that it is a left over from my hippie-days and...

VLM/VMC Impact: Hardly a Day Goes By…

VLM/VMC Impact: Hardly a Day Goes By…

We will be sharing a series of reflections made by Vincentian Lay Missionaries and Vincentian Mission Corps participants about their experience serving, how it has impacted their lives and how they continue to live the Vincentian Charism today.  Hardly a day goes...

Following Behind “The Story”

Following Behind “The Story”

Following Behind “The Story” Especially in this age of Facebook and Instagram has the power of story come to the fore. That is, increasingly so, the narrative much more than the bullet-pointed outline is what does the most effective job of getting through to hearts...

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