Formation
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
Sustainable Development Goals, 7 and 8
by Jim Claffey | April 22, 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.
“First Generation Disciples”(John 10: 14-15)
by Tom McKenna, CM | April 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
“Handing on the tradition” is a phrase often connected with matters of faith.
Systemic Change Calls For Paying Attention
by John Freund, CM | April 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
There are things we see but don’t pay attention to.
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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!”
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Lenten Video Series, Day 24: Receiving Jesus
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
When dealing with infertility, Amy turned her sacrifice into joy by listening to where God wanted her to go.
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Holy and Just in the Sight of God
by Ross Dizon | Mar 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus ushers in the new creation. He comes to make all things new. Hence, he wants us to be just and holy. The...
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...
The de Gondi Style: A New Year’s Resolution for #AIC400 #famvin400
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 11, 2016 | Evangelization, Formation
It may come as a surprise to some, but Madame de Gondi had to push Vincent a little. Calling Vincentians of Wherever! The Vincentian Family lives most of its life in a parish. And we need parishes equipped for the "new" evangelization. We need Vincentian "missionary...
Have You Dreamt Any Dreams Recently? • “Contributions” #9 #famvin400
by John Freund, CM | Dec 10, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the ninth of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...
Louise de Marillac: Conversion During Advent
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Dec 9, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
I will fast every Friday of the year, during Advent and Lent, every eve of the feasts of Our Lord, the Virgin, the Apostles and all other fasts commanded by the Church. I would like to do eight or ten days of retreat, twice a year, namely in the days between Ascension...
Brief Biography of Catherine Harkins, 1st Lady of Charity in the U.S. #AIC400
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 9, 2016 | Formation
The first U.S. Association of the Ladies of Charity was formed on December 8, 1857, in St. Louis, MO. Read the story of Catherine Harkins, first Lady of Charity in the U.S.
400th Anniversary – Time of Grace and Renewal
by Eli Chaves Dos Santos, CM | Dec 9, 2016 | Formation
On the occasion of the 400th Anniversary of the Birth of the Vincentian Charism Father Eli Chaves dos Santos, CM invites us to celebrate this historical event as a special time of grace and renewal. Indeed there are many themes in this reflection that express the...
From Value to Virtue: Selflessness
by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Dec 8, 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 fourth is Selflessness: the virtue of generosity. In the midst of the present cultural context in which we find ourselves, the Rule of the Saint Vincent...
Teach me how to dance! #IamVincent
by Emily Becker | Dec 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To say #IamVincent is to be willing to learn how to dance! Emily Becker of DePaul University learned how, and will never stop... When I look back on the beginning of my Vincentian story, I see a clear starting point. At the beginning of my freshman year, I saw a...
The Immaculate Conception: Vincentian Perspectives
by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2016 | Church, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
VinFormation presents a prayerful video reflection on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception followed by a summary of Marian Spirituality and the Vincentian Charism by Corpus Delgado, C.M. Watch the video now... http://youtu.be/C_XkQ2ffNxI Read this excerpt from the...