Formation
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? XI
by John Freund, CM | September 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent continues to invite us to “step into the current”.
A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Thomas Augustine Judge
by Famvin Media Resources | September 12, 2021 | Formation | 2 Comments
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: three things about Thomas Augustine Judge.
Saint John Gabriel Perboyre: formative years
by Famvin Media Resources | September 10, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
See a presentation that shows how Saint John Gabriel Perboyre was formed and influenced by his family and the people around him, and take a video tour of Perboyre’s birthplace in France, featuring interviews with the descendants of his family.
Is Afghanistan A Place Far Away?
by John Freund, CM | September 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Did a question ever lead you to think more deeply? Frederic Ozanam did … and sought help to understand it at a deeper level.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 6
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 12, 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.
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Praying and Working with Saint Benedict and Mother Seton
by Elizabeth Scalia | Jul 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Like Saint Benedict, the father of western monasticism, Mother Seton’s life was grounded in contemplation and action. She was a woman of prayer who put all of her energy into the work God called her towards, always trusting in Grace.
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“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 4
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 10, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
This is the fourth in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by...
Telling the story within the new story
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
“Tell the new story on top of the old story.” If you want to understand this situation or person today, think of that person or situation a long time ago. If you want to understand Pedro today think of Frederica in our history.
Depaul Young People’s Slovak Adventure
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 7, 2017 | Formation, News, Other Branch News
For almost 18 months a group of fantastic Depaul young men and women worked together, alongside Depaul UK’s ‘Your Chance’ staff in the North West, to plan, fundraise and finally travel to Slovakia to volunteer at Depaul Slovakia’s St Vincent's Night Shelter. Eight...
A Vincentian View: Creation
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: Creation In the past week, several events have been in the news which come together in my thinking around the theme of creation. The first is the announcement by scientists that they have discovered potentially habitable earth-like planets within a...
Name that Is above Every Other Name
by Ross Dizon | Sep 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Christ is the reason why his followers bear the name of Christians. They are other Christs, then, anointed to announce repentance and the kingdom of God. Jesus assures those who gather in his name and pray together that they will receive what they ask. And it will...
Celebrate the Kingdom
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I Am a Sinner – Celebrate the Kingdom – God’s Plan for Us... Such are the topics for Lynn L'Heureux's weekly reflection Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters. Pray always for Peace and remember to also pray for your enemy. God will heal their hearts and change their...
How To Resist Today’s Shallow Culture and Do Something!
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Whether as a volunteer for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul or as a “Vincentian of Wherever”… seize the opportunity to serve!
Formed as an Ally of the Poor • Vincentians of Wherever @NiagaraUniv
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Testimonies of people from Vincentian institutions let us know that there are other Vincentians, tirelessly working on behalf of the poor, all over the place. Vincentians of... Wherever. One of them is Dr. Kimber Leigh Shelton. After earning a B.S. and B.A. at Roberts...
What can you and I learn from Vincentian martyrs?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Celebrating Vincentian martyrs. Is there a message here for you and me as ordinary Christians? Pope Francis and St. Vincent think so!
Nicholas Volk • Find a need. Ask what you can do to help. And do it. #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 2, 2017 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Nicholas Volk died peacefully surrounded by his family on August 9. Loving husband of Barbara and father to Rebecca (Martin), Nicholas (Kimberley), Gregory (Donna), Timothy (Nancy), Cecelia (Sean), and Jennifer (Chris) and nine wonderful grandchildren Monica, Aaron,...