Formation
Rumors, No; Intimate Knowledge, Yes
by Ross Dizon | September 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? X
by John Freund, CM | September 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
What is a disciple of Vincent called to be?
We Are One
by Asuncion Marchan | September 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Participation of the missionaries in the condition of the poor, so that we not only attend their evangelization, but that we ourselves are evangelized by them.
“Youth and Life” Home in Cuautla de Morelos (Mexico)
by Vincentian Family Office | September 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
“Youth and Life” is a civil association founded in 2002 by Father Miguel Blázquez Avix, CM dedicated to protecting at risk children by providing them with a home.
Dressing an Old Story in Today’s Clothes
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
A good story reflects some reality even if it is told in different clothes.
Roundabout Ways We Take to Get Our Way
by Ross Dizon | Jul 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the image of the invisible God. He is the roundabout way that means much more to us than all the other...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 5
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 5, 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.
Prayer for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Birthday: August 28
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 27, 2017 | Formation
The following prayer was prepared by Sister Regina Bechtle, SC.
The Pile of Rocks: A Camino Reflection
by Chris Morgan, CVV 18 | Aug 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I picked up a rock from the shore of Lake Superior to leave on a mountain in the north of Spain. That’s normal, right? This wasn’t just any rock. It was the most-perfect skipping rock, and though Lake Superior produces many skipping rocks, this one fit my hand just...
Millennials, Vincent and His 5 Values
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A church characterized by the five virtues of Vincent de Paul might appeal to millennials and “nones”.
A Shocking Message in the Tribute to the Victims of the Terrorist Attack in Barcelona
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
As we all know, ISIS terrorists attacked again, this time in Barcelona, only a few days ago, leaving behind 15 dead and dozens injured in a new cowardly and vile massacre. The people's response was immediate, and a great wave of solidarity and affection flooded the...
August 30: Feast of Blessed Ghèbre-Michael
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 25, 2017 | Formation
Please read and feel free to download and share this new presentation on Blessed Ghèbre-Michael of Ethiopia, whose feast day is coming up next week.
Talking About Racism
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 24, 2017 | Formation
With Racism a persistent and cross-cultural problem, Vincentians need to be at least participants and perhaps leaders in the necessary conversations. The Leadership Learning Community shares good information on how to do this. In case you need a refresher, systemic,...
All our Work Consists in Action
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent was fond of the classic adage, "Totum opus nostrum in operatione consistit." "All of our work consists in action." Or, again, "All our works end up in action." or, more loosely, "Action is our entire task." This applies to everyone, especially leaders....
A Vincentian View: Beauty and the Beast
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 23, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: Beauty and the Beast As a child, like most of you, I heard and read the story of “Beauty and the Beast” many times. As an adult, I saw the animated Disney Movie (with Angela Lansbury beautifully singing the title song) and a Broadway version. Now,...
Seeing Better and Systemic Change
by Jim Claffey | Aug 23, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change
In his wonderful new book Vincentian Meditations, Tom McKenna has a chapter on “seeing better.” He asks “what does standing under Vincent’s influence do to an individual?” And one response is that one can see better. That can mean many things but it might would...