Formation
Bearers of Joy and Hope That Flows Over
by Ross Dizon | August 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? VI
by John Freund, CM | August 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincent comes to appreciate that the divine loving in Jesus is directed particularly to the people on the bottom rungs.
A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | August 8, 2021 | Formation | 1 Comment
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. says, “In this series, we’ll look at how Vincentian Saints and Blesseds can help us understand the full range of the Vincentian charism.”
The Pope Video • Church on the Way
by .famvin | August 7, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Church on the Way.
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 2
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 14, 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.
June 16: Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 12, 2022 | Formation
Vincent de Paul’s canonization process was initiated by the Congregation of the Mission 37 years after his death.
What Must Be Done to Confront Global Homelessness? (Video presented at DePaul University)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 10, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness
What concrete steps can we take today as we seek a world where everyone has a stake in their community and a place to call home? In this video, Mark McGreevy (Depaul International) uses the analogy of an overflowing bathtub to help us think about the problem of homelessness. This is followed by presentations by Lydia Stazen (Institute of Global Homelessness) and Yasmine Cajuste (FamVin Homeless Alliance).
Ordinary Time – Reflection – Longing for Holiness
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ordinary Time – Reflection – Longing for Holiness – Accept the Truth Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast: Re-post from July 8, 2014 Ordinary Time I am not sure why we call it ordinary time. It is a long section of our liturgical season filled with many important...
And the Small Mustard Seed Grew Up… The Vincentian Family Branches
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 10, 2017 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Once upon a time in a small town, a smart and ambitious young man sought tirelessly to earn a “secure job with benefits” to get his family out of poverty. Because of his intelligence and boldness, he met influential people who would help him to achieve his dream. But...
Vincentians United Against Poverty
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 9, 2017 | Formation
Be inspired by this presentation of quotes from St. Vincent de Paul on aspects of collaboration.
Are We Visionary Enough to Serve?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Are we able to operate not so much with answers or even programs, as necessary as they may be, but with vision, with hopes and dreams?
Being Grateful • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jul 7, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Students have finished the course 2016-2017 in Spain, and holidays are starting; it maybe be a good occasion to stop to thank God, the community and all, for the favors that have made us during this course. Saint Louise may serve as an example. “Your grapes are...
July 9: Feast Day of St. Francis Regis Clet
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 7, 2017 | Formation
A new presentation on the life of St. Francis Regis Clet, whose Feast Day is July 9.
Simplicity: My Vincentian Story
by Erica Dix | Jul 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
“I fell in love the way you fall asleep; slowly, and then all at once.” -John Green My Vincentian Story begins in a church. As I grew up and learned about Catholicism, I always felt as if there was something missing. When I came to DePaul and learned the story of St....
I am a Doctor, and #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Sai Aung Phyo was inspired by the University’s Vincentian Mission of service. As a student in the Honors Program at St. John’s, he tutored classmates in biology, chemistry, and physics. During his free time, he also participated in the Midnight Run program, in which...
To Be A Gospel Sign
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
To Be A Gospel Sign (John 6:30) In John’s gospel, the crowd in Capernaum asks Jesus, “What sign can you do for us?” To catch the full meaning here, it’s important to know John’s special use of the word ‘sign.’ He doesn’t mean it in the ordinary sense of one thing that...