Formation
Constitutive, Indispensable, Crucial
by Ross Dizon | September 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Intuition of St. Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | September 24, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Jean-Pierre Renouard, C.M. describes St. Vincent’s genius for bringing the laity into prominence in the charitable activity of the Church.
The Gift and Challenge of Vincentian Imagination
by John Freund, CM | September 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
We talk, perhaps too glibly, of the Vincentian charism. For a moment, I would like to reframe the conversation. Let’s talk about the Vincentian imagination!
Rejoicing In Success – Challenged To Do More
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
So far, 44 branches of the Vincentian Family have engaged actively in the FHA and the 13 Houses Campaign. It is now present in 44 countries; 1826 houses have been built, and 6628 people have been helped.
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Discovering the True Simplicity of Sainthood with St. Mary Magdalene and Mother Seton
by Anna O'Neil | Jul 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In the lives of these two saints – one so modern, the other so ancient – the Church reminds us of what it means to be a saint: staying close to Christ.
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Do You Have Memories of Your Grandparents?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
My personal relationship with my grandparents is complicated. I never knew either my father’s or mother’s parents. Yet I know more about my great grandparents than just about anyone reading these words.
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A Vincentian View: The Better Part
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of Vincent’s instructions to the Daughters of Charity involved the decision on what to do when the obligation for prayer and the obligation for service collided.
A Web “Game” for Thinking About Homelessness
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 15, 2017 | Formation
The homeless simulation/online “game” called “Hobson’s Choice” is designed to help people understand what it might be like to try to survive being homeless.
Generation “Z”
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 12, 2017 | Formation, Social, Social Media
"Generation what?" say the entrepreneurs at mobileserve. It’s true – there’s a new generation coming of age. Just as you got your Family branch up to speed to cater to everything Millennial, the first Generation Z-ers are about to graduate from college and bring with...
A Vincentian View: A Message for Us
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: A Message for Us I have been to more than one Vincent event in the past two weeks which contained an opening prayer which included some passage from Pope Francis’ message to the Vincentian Family on September 27th. Different people, different...
Watching from the balcony isn’t enough! Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2017 | Formation, Pope, Systemic change
Pope Francis recently invited us to … “act personally instead of just looking and criticizing the work of others from the balcony,”
Implementing a Mobile Strategy
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 10, 2017 | Formation, Social, Technology: Issues and Uses
Implementing a mobile strategy is no longer an option for Vincentian Family brnaches, because in less than a year more of your supporters will visit your website from a mobile device than from their desktop computer. Maybe more are only connecting from their phones...
Garment to Wear for Heaven’s Glorious Feast
by Ross Dizon | Oct 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus himself is the garment we need in order to take part in the heavenly feast. By clothing ourselves with him, we are assured of entry into the banquet of the Kingdom. The guests come from street corners. But even so, only one does not get to put on, to his own...
Vincentian Spirituality and more
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Spirituality God leads us into the midst of the world and God waits for us among the poor. Christ invites us to participate in the mission and He sits with us in prayer. Christ enables us to be charitable. The theme is as a reflection to me and is...
The Calling of a Vincentian
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The challenge of the poor and of deep human misery stands before the global community. What can we do to help meet this challenge?
When St. Vincent spoke the truth to power…
by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2017 | Formation
When St. Vincent spoke the truth to power… and what we can do today! Vincent’s courage in speaking the truth to power While Vincent is best known for his practical works of charity, he also served as an advocate for the poor before the highest authorities, at times at...