Formation

Weaving God’s Plan • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | April 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

We, all of us, are like the weavers of the Gobelins, who, following out the pattern of an unknown artist, endeavor to match the threads of diverse colors on the wrong side of the loom, and do not see the result of their labor. It is only when the work is complete that...

Forming a community that shows the Lord’s love for all

by Famvin Media Resources | April 5, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

A presentation about Vincentian Spirituality.

How Mary Experienced Her Son’s Resurrection

by John Freund, CM | April 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

“How was your Easter?” How many times have you said that recently? Usually, it leads to a lively conversation about family gatherings, etc.

John 3:16 – Read It!

by Tom McKenna, CM | April 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

If you’ve watched any sports events over the last decades, you’ve seen banners held high, calling attention to a famous passage in John’s Gospel.

Mayday! – Pope Francis and Vincentian Voices

by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Mayday! Mayday! It’s the call that no airplane pilot or ship’s captain ever wants to make. Why? Because it means trouble. Big trouble!

Contemplation: A Culture of Welcome – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | Apr 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Many of our Conferences struggle with finding – and keeping – new...

Hand over the Body and Shed the Blood

by Ross Dizon | Apr 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus gives us the greatest proof of love one can give. For he deigns to hand over his body and shed his blood out of...

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Frederic Ozanam and Spain

by Javier F. Chento | Dec 23, 2023 | Formation

Frederic wanted to do the Camino de Santiago. One day, feeling in good health, he embarked with his wife and younger brother to Fuenterrabía, Irún and San Sebastián (Spain). It was October 22, 1852. Though the trip to Spain made him very tired, his desire to see Spain...

Advent Reflections 2023 (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Prepare for the coming of Christ with this video from Vincentian Family Ireland.

Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 4

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Let us reflect on God’s Word so that it challenges us, as Family, to be a prophetic voice to the poor.

Lessons Learned From a “Street Priest!”

by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Some words stay with you for a lifetime! Sometimes front and center. Other times, they sit just beneath the surface… like a quiet motor doing its job unnoticed.

A Vincentian View: A Cry in the Silence

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Of all the songs associated with the Christmas season, is there any more widely known or sung than “Silent Night”?

Why Am I a Vincentian Priest?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I see… and read… many posts asking “Why I Am (Not) a Catholic.” I also hear of former Vocation Directors saying that this time must be a tough time for Vocation Directors.

Favors, Blessings, Graces from God

by Ross Dizon | Dec 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, the one anointed with the Holy Spirit and sent by the Father, brings the Good News to the poor. He proclaims the era of favors from heaven. The angel Gabriel comes to Mary. As he greets her, he does not say the name of the virgin betrothed to Joseph. Rather,...