Formation

St. Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 3)

by Famvin Media Resources | September 17, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments

Father José María Román, C.M. explains why Saint Vincent de Paul is to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church. (Part 3 of 3)

Is “OUR Father” a Challenging Prayer?

by John Freund, CM | September 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

Is “Our Father” a Challenging Prayer? It was for the early Church. Pope Francis thinks it is a challenge for today. Let’s listen to voices we don’t normally listen to.

Why Does She Stay?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 16, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

“Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not. Bottom line… If a victim must choose between abuse in their home or the high risk of abuse on the street, it’s a stretch to think they are better off on the street.

Serving migrant families

by Dana Hinton | September 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Chris Kunze, SCN, shares her experiences with the Casa Alitas Program in Arizona.

The Miraculous Medal: A Sign of Light (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Everything started on July 18, 1830 in the chapel at Rue du Bac of the Daughters of Charity, when Mary appeared to Sister Catherine Labouré for the first time.

Prophetic Episcopal Message Washes Up On Beach (Part 1)

by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The story echos one that appeared in the Washington Post earlier this year. A message in a bottle that traveled 3,200...

Sacramentals (Mt 10:27-32)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The years-ago world of sacramentals — as you might remember, these were the scapulars and medals and holy cards and statues you’d find in a Catholic home.

Forsake the Ways and Thoughts of the World

by Ross Dizon | Sep 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus teaches us to forsake the ways and thoughts of the world. Replacing them with those of God, we become fools before the world, yet wise before God. To forsake the needy is a sure sign that one follows the ways and thoughts of the world. And the parable of the...

Vincentians Learn from Scripture

by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Vincentians Learn from Scripture - Vincentians are Loving Servants - Vincentians Show Others the Way Vincentian Learn from Scripture “Oh! How beautiful and consoling. It is not easy, but if we wish to follow Christ closely, we cannot choose an easy, quiet life. It...

Vincentian Charism: Infographic

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 17, 2017 | Formation

In celebration of our 400th anniversary we offer this infographic on Vincentian Spirituality and Charism.

Racism: A Key factor in Promoting Systemic Change

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 17, 2017 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses

There are many factors at work which frustrate efforts at systemic change. One of them is racism. Toure, a regular blogger at vice.com writes For some white people, whiteness seems less economically valuable than it was decades ago. It's as if white privilege doesn't...

Is your sight growing stronger with age?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

It took Vincent until midlife to begin to see clearly. By the end of his life. seeing Christ in the beggar was not merely poetry.

The Pope Video: Parishes

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 16, 2017 | Formation, Pope

How are Vincentian Parishes doing? https://youtu.be/4fllasWmJEE

A Prayer to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at the Start of the School Year

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

A story about the Seton Shrine and children as they begin their studies this year.

200 posts for #IamVincent @VinMissionCorps @NiagaraUniv @SJUMission

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 14, 2017 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family

A LETTER TO MY YOUNG FRIENDS IN THE VINCENTIAN FAMILY Dear friends: Two hundred posts ago, I wrote: Just like you, my life is shaped by Vincent; in a real sense, however small, I am Vincent. So are you. I met some of you for the first time at the USA/Canada Vincentian...