Formation
Relive the Beatification Ceremony for Frederic Ozanam (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | April 23, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
A video produced by the SVdP USA lets you experience the sights and sounds of being in Paris for the beatification ceremony which took place during the World Youth Days, 1997.
Can You Put Yourself In This Picture?
by John Freund, CM | April 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
I am not an Ethiopian at the beginning of a thousand-mile journey. Actually, I am on a lifelong journey of trying to “put on the mind of Christ,” to see things as Jesus, the stranger in my life, sees them.
A Canadian View: Diversity is a Fact….Inclusion is an Act
by Jim Paddon | April 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
As a Canadian, I know for myself and perhaps others, we tend to think systemic racism only exists in other countries but if we look at it from within our borders, we can see it exists here too.
A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 22, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water
Lenten Video Series, Day 25: Impossible Joy
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Recorded just days before he was ordained a Priest, Deacon Volodymyr Radko sat down with us to talk about the sacrifices that come with the process of discernment.
A Vincentian View: Separation from the Father
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
A host of lessons arises within the story of the Prodigal Son. It continues to challenge and suggest as we reflect and recognize ourselves in the text.
What Is Your Dream Today?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
“Stop that day-dreaming!” I suspect that each of us heard those words at least once in our childhood. Often it would be followed up with. “There’s work to do!”
Together We Can
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 16, 2016 | Daughters of Charity, News, Reflections
The Daughters of Charity have had a presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo for over 90 years. The people living in Kinshasa, Congo’s capital, come from different parts of the country. Although 64% of the population of Lemba is educated, only about 3% are...
From Value to Virtue: Passion
by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Dec 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The fifth is Zeal: the virtue of passion. With a desire to encourage love and respect for the poor, the Rule of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society refers to...
Mapping Herstory #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 15, 2016 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Reflections
Mapping can tell a good story. The AIC-USA is determined about the project of mapping herstory. In a creative new part of their website called "Spotlight on Associations," the Association of International Charities in the USA is using mapping to tell stories of the...
A Vincentian View: The Vincentian Heart
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: The Vincentian Heart The Theology Department at St. John’s University has offered me the opportunity to teach the course on Vincent de Paul next semester. I really have enough to do, but the thought of teaching this course during the 400th...
The Difference is Often the Resources
by John Freund, CM | Dec 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
The difference between “getting by” resources and “getting ahead” resources
Presence of the Mighty God among Us
by Ross Dizon | Dec 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, our Savior, is the presence of God among us. Are we Christians the presence of Jesus in the world? The name of the Messiah, of the Lord’s Anointed, is Jesus. His name shows that his mission is to save his people from their sins. Hence, his presence means...
Vincentians Seeing Life – Vincentians, Best Friends
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Seeing Life - Vincentians, Best Friends - God Deserves our Best - Facing Giants Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Seeing Life We try to see life and the people in it from God’s view. Generally we don’t see things as they are. Seeing things...
Father Maloney Presents: Four Perspectives on Advent
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 11, 2016 | Formation
Take some time to stop and reflect this Advent, using these four SlideShares based on reflections by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. on Mary, Joseph, John the Baptist, and Isaiah. They are brief; the longest one is just 16 slides. They can be viewed on your phone or iPad, or...
The True Light, Which Enlightens Everyone
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Stars which symbolize light are the most fascinating symbol of Christmas. In the book of Numbers, we read about Balaam who prophesied the coming of messiah with the symbol of a star. “A star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel” ( Num...