Formation

“Give Me a Double Share of Your Spirit”

by Shijoy Thykkalaparambil, CM, South Indian Province | July 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The following is a short reflection on the formator seminarian relationship derived from the reading of the departure scene of Elijah from the book of 2 Kings.

Criminalizing Christ: The Nationwide Targeting of Homeless

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 22, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus says any time there is a hungry, thirsty or ostracized person, that person is Christ himself. And if we don’t share our food, our water, or our welcome, then we are rejecting the Incarnation of God in this world.

A Vincentian View: Wednesdays

by Pat Griffin, CM | July 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Suppose that you served on the committee that debated the choice of the week to honor St. Joseph. What day would you pick?

How Can You See … But Not See?

by John Freund, CM | July 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

The quick answer is… find a pair of rose-colored glasses.

Gifts of Christ Who Has Gone up to Heaven

by Ross Dizon | May 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ goes up to heaven and gives gifts to men and women. He wants them to grow up fully and be wholly human...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXV

by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.

May 30: Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C.

by Famvin Media Resources | May 29, 2022 | Formation

“The great things God does within a human soul are simple. Sanctity simply means love.” – Sr. Jozefa Watroba, D.C.

Don’t Try To Make Systemic Change Happen!

by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change

Renowned systemic thinker Peter Senge and colleagues make a bold assertion. "Ineffective leaders try to make change happen." Most of the visitors to this site are familiar with how often Vincent pointed out that neither he nor Louise de Marillac thought the things...

Grace and Love and Communion for Us

by Ross Dizon | Jun 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, God reveals his love to us. He wants us to enjoy the communion of the Holy Spirit. Grace is ours through Moses. Grace, on the other hand, comes to us through Jesus Christ. God gives him to the world, so that we may have...

Vincentian Discipline of Prayer – JOHN 14:15-21

by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Vincentian Discipline of Prayer - JOHN 14:15-21 - JOHN 15:12-17 - Vincentians Remain Calm Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentian Discipline of Prayer The courage to live the call to share Jesus with others comes from a hope that gives way to the discipline of...

Thoughts on Pentecost

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 4, 2017 | Formation

Souls that are truly poor and desirous of serving God should place their trust in the coming of the Holy Spirit within them believing that, finding no resistance in them, He will give them the disposition necessary to accomplish the holy will of God which should be...

Come Holy Spirit

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jun 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Archbishop Van Thuan, from Vietnam, in his famous book, Testimony of Hope mentions about an interview done many years ago with Cardinal Jean Marie Lustiger of Paris. The Journalist asked him, “Do you believe in the existence of the devil?” “Yes, I do.” “But...

Falling in Love with Teaching • Vincentians of Wherever

by Helen Rooney•St. John's U. ’11Ed | Jun 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Fall in love with what you do. Being the best and giving your best. That's being Vincentian! Testimony from alumni of Vincentian institutions let us know that Vincentians are out there! On the day Helen Rooney visited the Queens, NY, campus for the first time, she...

Why Do I Do What I Do?

by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

MINISTRY AS A CALL – why do I do what I do?

You Cannot Live without Trust • A Weekly Reflection with Louise

by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jun 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

St. Louise affirmed that trust in God is one of the two pillars of the Company of the Daughters of Charity. And she explained it to Saint Vincent: “I do not know if I am mistaken, but I think Our Lord will always desire more confidence than prudence to maintain the...

Pope Pius X Recognizes Miraculous Medal Associations

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 2, 2017 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation

The Daughters of Charity Provincial Archives website explains: June 3, 1905 marks the day that Pope Pius X formally recognized associations that had been formed for promoting the devotion popularly known as the Miraculous Medal... In order to spread devotion to Mary...