Formation

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.

“The Sacred Humanity of the Word” … reflection by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell

by Vincentian Family Office | September 9, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments

A reflection offered by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, CM, on the Incarnate Word.

Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

by Jim Claffey | September 9, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.

“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...

The Pope Video • For The Elderly

by .famvin | Jul 9, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Elderly.

Vincentian Priesthood as Missionary

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 8, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. explains that St. Vincent chose to focus on the model of the priest as missionary.

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,...

Organizing our Service • A Weekly Reflection with Louise

by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Sep 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

My very dear Sister, I entreat Jesus, born into this world and the sole object of our love, to be your strength and consolation at the beginning of this new year. [...] I just now received your dear letter and I am going to repeat what I have already told you...