Formation
Playing Favorites? (James 2:1-5)
by Tom McKenna, CM | September 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I knew a close-knit family of 5 personable children, and as they got older, they would kid their mother about having a favorite.
Catechetical Sunday – Beyond Prepping For a “Regents Exam”
by John Freund, CM | September 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
This reflection started out as a reflection on Catechetical Sunday but wandered off into a reflection on the mind of Christ. I finally came full circle and thought of catechesis as helping someone put on the mind of Christ.
Zealous for the House, the Kingdom, of God
by Ross Dizon | September 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? XII
by John Freund, CM | September 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“We really must give ourselves to God…”
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Are Catholic Families Mirrors of God’s Love?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I have had a life-long interest in the family as an image of the sacramental marriages as “Mirrors of God’s Love” or the “church in miniature.”
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Steadfast in their Prayers, and Trusting
by Ross Dizon | Jul 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the reason why God does not hold back from those who are steadfast in their prayers the blessings they ask...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 7
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
The Pope Video • Rights of workers and the unemployed
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 7, 2017 | Church, Formation, Reflections
"The Pope Video" series continues! https://youtu.be/Csr1ZgYSZss His intention: Let us pray that all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good. Pope Francis - October...
Vincentian Family: Reveal God’s Love to the World!
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
In a talk for the International Association of the Miraculous Medal, Andrés Pato, C.M. spoke about Vincentian Spirituality. Read and share inspiring quotes from this talk, in this Slideshare presentation.
Meeting Christ in Prison #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 5, 2017 | News, Reflections
Father McGeough agreed, saying that, “I’ve been a priest for 40 years, and I’ve never been thanked so much for just showing up. You will get a lot of gratitude in this ministry.” AT an informational meeting in the Diocese of Trenton (New Jersey, USA) pastoral center,...
On Not Shutting Down
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I know two young men who were given a set of CD’s of the greats in classical music. Neither of them ever listened to nor had any appreciation for this kind of track. The one said, “This stuff is boring and even hard on my ears. I’ll humor my uncle who gave them to me,...
Fruit of Righteousness that the Kingdom Demands
by Ross Dizon | Oct 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The fruit of righteousness comes through Jesus Christ for the praise and glory of God. And those who remain in Jesus and he in them bear much fruit. God expects righteousness from his people. In fact, God’s people prove themselves before him through the fruit of...
Reach Beyond
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Welcoming the Stranger - I attended a Syrian Refugee workshop presented by my Diocese. It gave me us a better understanding of how we can be present to them. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. This statement from Matthew is one we follow willingly and lovingly in...
Welcoming the Stranger – An Examination of Conscience
by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
One of the ways of measuring scripture’s impact on us is an examination of our lives against key scriptural verses. Here is a list of important verse from the Bible about welcoming the stranger and some questions to think about.
Open My Eyes: Prayer
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 29, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The following presentation titled “Open My Eyes”, based on a prayer from the St. Vincent de Paul Society, reflects the essence of our ministry and mission.
Living in a Time of Extremes
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
To us who live in a time when extremes on the left and right of the spectrum seem glaring, St. Paul comes with this counsel for keeping on course. “Do not conform yourselves to this age. But be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” To paraphrase him, “There are...