Formation

Setting Out (Acts 9:1-20)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

As far as beginnings go, we’d have to look far and wide to find something more dramatic than the one portrayed in chapter 9 of the Acts of the Apostles: Paul knocked over and blinded on that Damascus road.

Wide-angle View of the Vincentian Family

by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments

We are people with a mission…to do what Jesus did. Pople who use the skills of their profession in frontline “field hospitals” or mobilize those who are committed to “seeking long-term solutions.”

Commandments that Make Love Known

by Ross Dizon | May 4, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments

Jesus embodies love. And he sees to it that we catch this love. Hence, he gives us commandments that will lead us to love as he loves. Jesus loves his own who are in the world not in theory but in practice. And he does so before he teaches them his commandments; he...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent VIII

by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Another means of placing ourselves in the presence of God is to imagine ourselves before the Most Blessed Sacrament of the altar.”

A Play In Three Acts – “Walking Together”

by John Freund, CM | Apr 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I have never written anything like a play. I probably never will. But I thought of the outline of a play about “walking together” as Pope Francis refers to synodality.

Lenten Video Series, Day 30: Sweet Surrender

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Carolina Nemo describes her spiritual experience in Fatima, Portugal– and how seeing the joyful prayers to the Blessed Mother made her more fully understand the nature of giving all of yourself in sacrifice to God.

Palms of Martyrdom, of Witness

by Ross Dizon | Apr 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the faithful witness and the King of martyrs. To welcome him means to follow him to the end with palms in...

Worship of God in Spirit and Truth

by Ross Dizon | Jan 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Only through Christ can we give to the Father the pleasing worship in Spirit and truth. And we come to the one who alone suffices only through Jesus. In Jerusalem, magi from the east ask a question. They want to know where the newborn king of the Jews is and to...

Vincentians Read and Live Scripture – Vincentians Believe

by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Vincentians Read and Live Scripture - Vincentians Believe – Vincentians Serve Rooted in Christ – Peace Prayer for Vincentians Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Read and Live Scripture We do this to connect with our Lord for better service to those in need....

Resources for Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 1, 2017 | Formation

January 4 is a major Feast Day in the Vincentian Family: the Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton adapted Vincent and Louise's spirituality and way of service to the early 19th century Catholic Church in America. She founded the Sisters of Charity...

My Five Wishes for the Vincentian Family During 2017

by Javier F. Chento | Jan 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Humbly, I dare to share with you my five wishes for the beginning of this year, five small reflections on how I would like us to grow even more as a Vincentian Family and as Vincentian People, during the next twelve months: 1. Let's keep up collaboration. The past...

Quiet Wonder: Mary, the Mother of God

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

The Christmas Season is a hectic time. It is also a time of quiet wonder. Amanda Kern writes, Want a four-minute retreat today? Press "play," close your eyes if you like, and imagine what life would be like if we truly listened to and believed in what Mary and Joseph...

Pope Francis and Vincent Speak of Peace in their Worlds

by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Pope Francis and Vincent speak of peace in their worlds

God is Born Among Debris: A Christmas Reflection

by Javier F. Chento | Dec 31, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Among the many messages that we share in these Christmas festivities, full of good wishes and hope, there is an image that captivated my heart: a manger set in an environment of debris and destruction. The nativity can be visited in the basilica of Santa Maria Sopra...

Louise de Marillac: The Poor are also in the Cities

by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Dec 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

“I must tell you, my dear Sisters, what a consolation it is for me to see you living in your cloister on this journey as you did in the streets of Paris. [...] Above all, since those people are not familiar with your poor way of life and your humble dwelling, do not...

Examination of Conscience for Vincentians

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 30, 2016 | Formation

The following SlideShare presentation was adapted from a Prayerbook of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Scotland. As we approach the end of the calendar year let us reflect on how we are doing as Vincentians. The reflection was intended for the SSVP but...