Formation
Congregation of the Holy Faith Sisters in Ireland
by Famvin Media Resources | November 5, 2021 | Formation, News, Other Branch News | 0 Comments
Learn about the Holy Faith Sisters in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
Do You Ignore “Nudges”?
by John Freund, CM | November 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A big storm approaches. The weatherman urges everyone to get to higher ground. In his rectory, a priest says, “I won’t worry, God will save me.”
A Canadian View: A Time for Change
by Jim Paddon | November 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As we see the changes nature provides to us, perhaps all Vincentians can take this time to examine how we might be open to some personal and organizational changes.
Saints Like Us (Hebrews 12.1)
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
There’s an instinct to idealize the saints as entirely different from the rest of us, off in another league at some unattainable level of holiness and favor with God.
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A Blessed Who Wore Blue Jeans and Nike?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In many ways, he was very much like his peers. But in a most important way, he was different: He had a tremendous love for the Eucharist, His passion was Jesus Christ.
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A Vincentian View: Being Vincent de Paul
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
“Being Vincent de Paul” can prompt our reflection. The intent, however, should not be to compare ourselves to him but to allow our love for the poor to be inspired by his witness.
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A Science Fiction Parable – Future, Past, and Present
by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
How far can you see? For a six-foot-tall person, the horizon is a little more than 3 miles away. On Mount Everest, the horizon is about 230 miles away.
St. Louise on the Infant Christ, and Mary His Mother
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 31, 2017 | Formation
The contemplation of the intimate union of Mary with her son moved St. Louise to desire to attain profound union with her God.
Talking With and About the Homeless – A New Year’s Resolution
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I wonder how many people will make a New Year’s resolution to talk with and about the homeless.
Vulnerable
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Sharon Browning writes in her blog about something that we as Vincentians have a great concern for…the Vulnerable: We Americans recently learned that our government has banned the use of 7 words and phrases in budget documents being prepared by at least one agency...
Journey to Emmitsburg
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 29, 2017 | Formation
In honor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Feast Day on January 4, let this SlideShare presentation help you visualize what it would have been like to live as the first Sisters of Charity did.
Enrich Your Catholic Faith Life in the New Year
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 29, 2017 | Formation
Looking for a way to enrich your Catholic Faith Life in the New Year? Fr. Ron Hoye, C.M., director of the Catholic Home Study (CHS), is offering Catholic teaching and enrichment to people who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. Sponsored by his...
Words That Glow
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Words That Glow (Isaiah 6:11; John 1:23) A familiar phrase, “It leapt off the page at me!” Of all the lines and sentences in a book, one starts to glow and flash out as if it were being spoken to me personally. I mention this because a single sentence occurring in...
Pope Francis’ Poetically Powerful Insights
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis offered poetically powerful insights in his homily at midnight mass and his noon message to the city and the world.
Hope of Israel and of all Nations
by Ross Dizon | Dec 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the hope of Israel and of all nations. Those who trust in him and welcome him rise. They fall, on the other hand, those who distrust and reject him. Joseph and Mary are devout Jews. That is why they come with the child Jesus to the temple to...
Promoting Empowerment in a World of Rampant Toxic Charity
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
What do you think of when you read the word “Sustainability?” Maybe you think solar panels, or houses made of recycled materials. Maybe you think of maintaining schedules or choosing which organizations or tasks require your time and attention. Over the past five...