Formation

A Shelter or a Way Out Of Homelessness?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | June 24, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 4 Comments

St Vincent believed that if you gave a hungry person a sandwich you fed that person for a day. But that did not solve the underlying problem.

Sustainable Development Goal 13

by Jim Claffey | June 24, 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.

A Vincentian View: The Sleeping Jesus

by Pat Griffin, CM | June 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

All of us have probably seen a representation of that statue that sits on the desk of Pope Francis—the sleeping Joseph.

Which Story Interests You Most?

by John Freund, CM | June 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

Whose story are you most aware of? Can you recognize the interconnection of all stories? Do Vincentians have a special vocation as storytellers?

Distinctive Mark of Christ’s Disciples

by Ross Dizon | May 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the proof that God loves us. Sent by God, he teaches us to love. He makes love the Christians’ distinctive...

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

by John Freund, CM | May 10, 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.

To the Virgin Mary With Saint Louise (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | May 8, 2022 | Formation

A new video by the Daughters of Charity International is appropriate for both Mary’s Month of May and the Feast of St. Louise.

A Vincentian View: A Feast for the Senses

by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

A Vincentian View: A Feast for the Senses Life. The very air pulses with the celebration of the gift of life on the evening when we remember and we celebrate the paschal mystery. On this night, Jesus was raised from the dead to live forever and to draw us into...

Ladies of Charity – Primer on Advocacy

by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

The Ladies of Charity present 8 quick answers to "What is advocacy?" Advocacy (n) The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. From the Latin: ad = to; and voc = voice: To add voice. Advocacy. Dictionary.com....

Night of Peace, Mission, Faith and Clearness

by Ross Dizon | Apr 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Granting us peace and entrusting us a mission, the risen Jesus makes the night shine as the day. He thus arouses faith. As the night falls, the disciples look for safety in a house with locked doors. That is because they are afraid of fellow Jews who sought the...

Serving Those in Need, Hardships

by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Serving those in need, Hardships. John 8: 51-59 Live – Learn – Fall and Arise Amazed and Afraid Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Serving those in need, Hardships. John 8:51-59 Vincentians, today Jesus refers to Himself as “I AM.” The name God revealed to Moses. So,...

Death and Resurrection • A Weekly Reflection with Louise

by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Apr 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

“On Easter Sunday, my meditation was on my desire to rise with Our Lord. Since, without death, there can be no Resurrection, I realized that it was my evil inclinations which must die and that I must die completely to myself by deadening my passions and desires. I saw...

The Defining Backdrop

by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 12, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

The Defining Backdrop (Gen. 17:5-9; Jn. 17) In the middle of Genesis, we come across the classic phrasing of a central theme running all through both Testaments of the bible, the Covenant. After telling Abraham He will make him the father of nations, Yahweh says, “I...

Dawn Means Love and Return to the Source

by Ross Dizon | Apr 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

The risen Jesus is the dawn from on high. When we love him and keep his word, our darkness fades. Mary Magdalen visits the tomb at dawn. Seeing the tomb open, she worries just as the religious leaders do. It worries them that someone may steal the body of Jesus....

Pray Fervently – Vincentian Story – Consolation Suffering

by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Pray Fervently - Vincentian Story - Consolation Suffering Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Pray Fervently Pray to Our Lady—pray the Rosary very fervently, cling to Our Lady, she will surely lead you to Jesus to know His will for you. – Mother Teresa...