Formation

“Insiders” With Closed Minds; “Outsiders” Who Were Open

by John Freund, CM | February 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

I don’t think I can ever again read Luke’s account of Jesus’ rejection in his hometown (4:21-30) without thinking of Pope Francis’ homily.

Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 5)

by .famvin | January 31, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC, wrote the following excellent article on Mother Seton. In this series we present her article in six parts. (Part 5)

A Vincentian View: Reconciliation and Renewal

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

When I celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation with people, my emphasis does not solely embrace God’s forgiveness of our sins of the past, but promotes God’s grace to live a better future.

I Never Knew I Missed the Point!

by John Freund, CM | January 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Have you ever been in a conversation where someone missed your point? I certainly have. Also, more times than I care to admit, I have been the one who missed the point.

Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 2

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.

To Vincentians Throughout the World This Lent

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2024 | Formation

This Lenten presentation is from a letter by former Superior General Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.

A Parable of the Bike

by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

The author’s reflections did not refer to pleasant bike rides in the safety of a park. He speaks of the hostility and risks faced by bike riders on busy city streets or highways.

The Pope Video • For People Living on the Margins

by .famvin | Sep 9, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For People Living on the Margins.

Ozanam: The Inspiration Continues

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 9, 2023 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This film was written and Directed by Bruce Dynan, and produced for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory (ACT) State Council, Australia. It was posted online by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA. ...

Bridging Faith and Justice: The Life and Legacy of Frederic Ozanam

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 9, 2023 | Formation

In this video, DePaul University’s Matthieu Brejon de Lavergnée and Craig Mousin, together with Tamara Thrasher of the Ozanam Center in Cincinnati, OH, share their insights on the legacy of Frederic Ozanam.

Frederic Ozanam: Pioneer and Prophet

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 8, 2023 | Formation

Frederic Ozanam’s practical theology foreshadowed seismic shifts in Catholic social theory 100 years into the future.

How Did America Get So Mean?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Noted columnist David Brooks caught my attention! In a September 2023 reflection in the Atlantic Monthly (Subscription required), he wrote Over the past eight years or so, I’ve been obsessed with two questions. The first is: Why have Americans become so sad? … My second, related question is: Why have Americans become so mean?

Frederic Ozanam and Vincentian Formation

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 7, 2023 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The following video examines six elements that help spiritually form the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The text is adapted from the article “Frédéric Ozanam: Systemic Thinking, and Systemic Change," by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D. Vincentian Heritage...

A Canadian View: Summer Reflections

by Jim Paddon | Sep 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

As we approach the end of summer here in Canada, for myself and many others, we have had a summer of relaxation and an opportunity to enjoy time with family and exploring new and exciting parts of our vast nation.