Formation

St. Joseph – Patron of “Saints Next Door”

by John Freund, CM | April 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments

Can we recognize Joseph, “the quiet one,” as the model for far more than just carpenters?

Born In the Bleachers

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 29, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

We hear a lot about being born on third base. It is a metaphor for being way ahead in the game of life. But what if you were born in the bleachers? Or worse, born outside the ballpark?

A Vincentian View: Yearning for Home (Joseph and Psalm 137)

by Pat Griffin, CM | April 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Babylonians destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem in 587 BC and took most of the people of Israel into captivity—moving them from their ancestral home to foreign lands. Psalm 137 engages the feelings of those displaced persons.

A Challenge is in the Air

by John Freund, CM | April 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment

Think about the hot button issues of the day: Police reform, Climate change, Poverty, Homelessness, Election reform, Systemic racism, #metoo… Tou name it. People are calling for more than just quick but temporary fixes. People are calling for systemic reform.

MISEVI Colombia and its Missionary Journey

by Beatriz E. Gaviria O. | Apr 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Beatriz reflects on the effects of living the mission life of MISEVI during the years with covid restrictions. MISEVI Colombia is committed to local community mission work.

A Vincentian Minute: Virtue from the inside out– Zeal

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 3, 2022 | Formation

In this fifth of our five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us to use our self-knowledge to be Vincentian disciples of Jesus.

Lenten Video Series, Day 28: Into Your Hands

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Consider the small things you can do to open yourself up to others, and your rewards will be joyful.

#famvin400: A Gift for You!

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 25, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

We have completed our ten-part series on the work of Father Corpus Delgado, C.M., "The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church." If you missed it... You can find all of the individual articles by Fr. John Freund here. You can download the...

The Joy of Christmas

by William Graham | Dec 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

William (Bill) Graham from Peel-North Toronto Ontario Regional Council, Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers his reflections on The Joy of Christmas: As Vincentians we commit and look forward to serving our neighbor in need in the best possible way. Each year we try...

Louise de Marillac: Nativity Scene

by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Dec 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

"You invite me to go to the Crib so that I can meet you there near the Infant Jesus and His Holy Mother. From the way you speak, I gather that you visit it lovingly so that you may be united to all our sisters. I, however, visit it seldom because I stop only on my way...

Christ’s Presence On Earth

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 23, 2016 | Formation

Continuing our theme of the Incarnation-- God With Us-- this SlideShare explores the mystical parallel between Christ's presence in the Eucharist and Christ's presence in the poor and oppressed. ...

The Vincentian Charism, Vincentian Spirituality and Our Way of Life Part 2 #IamVincent

by John P. Prager, C.M. | Dec 22, 2016 | Formation, Social, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

We hope you enjoyed Part One earlier today. Continue to listen and learn about our Our Way of Life, and about five characteristics of Vincentian spirituality that everyone who wants to say #IamVincent needs to practice. This presentation was given during the Latin...

The Vincentian Charism, Vincentian Spirituality and our Way of Life Part 1 #IamVincent

by John P. Prager, C.M. | Dec 22, 2016 | Formation, Social, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Listen and learn about our Our Way of Life, and about five characteristics of Vincentian spirituality that everyone who wants to say #IamVincent needs to practice. This presentation was given during the Latin American Encounter of the Vincentian Family, Guatemala –...

Attuned To The Fear of the Lord

by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Attuned To “The Fear of the Lord” (Isaiah 11:1-5; Lk. 10: 21) In Isaiah’s description of the special one God will send (“A shoot from the stump of Jesse”), he lists a number of qualities this person will have. Wisdom, understanding, strength, and so forth. But one of...

Systemic Change Requires Critical Thinking

by John Freund, CM | Dec 21, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change

If we are to take seriously St. John Paul II’s challenge to Vincentians about finding long-term solutions we need to develop critical thinking skills.

Light for our Path Is the Word of God

by Ross Dizon | Dec 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

The creative and sustaining Word, made flesh and dwelling among us, is the true light that enlightens everyone. The comforting oracle through prophet Isaiah comes to fulfillment with the coming of Jesus. In him, too, the great light that people walking in...