Formation
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent VI
by John Freund, CM | April 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “When you’ve finished dressing and have made your bed, you’ll begin your mental prayer.”
Frederic Ozanam… Actively Engaged… Charity and Justice
by Famvin Media Resources | April 18, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
A video describes 5 elements of bringing charity and justice to the public sphere.
Contribution of Bishop John Timon, C.M. to Early U.S. Church and Society
by Famvin Media Resources | April 16, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
What Can We Learn From Anniversaries?
by John Freund, CM | April 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Whatever the anniversary, it gives us a chance to look back over the years since the event we’re marking, and reflect on how it has shaped us.
Lenten Video Series, Day 23: Committed
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The psychological pain of engaging in the pro-life movement is a daily challenge.
A Vincentian Minute: Virtue from the inside out– Mortification
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 27, 2022 | Formation
In this fourth of our five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us to know what makes us passionate, both the holy righteous and the unholy egotistical.
Lenten Video Series, Day 22: Tears of Joy
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The sacrifice in overcoming your obstacles will lead you to become a beacon of hope for others.
Do-It-Yourself Systems Thinking Exercise
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
We talk a lot about systemic change. But what about being a systems thinker? Do we have the habits of systems thinking?
Darkness and Black Clouds that Are Menacing
by Ross Dizon | Dec 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the great light that shines on those who dwell in darkness. John is “under pressure.” Although relatively young, he feels death is lurking in the darkness. The executioner can come any time to take the prisoner away. And the darkness of prison and impending...
The Things They Carry
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 6, 2016 | Formation
At some point in your life, you have probably been asked the question, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you?" Now, imagine it is not a desert island and it is only one thing. And that one thing is what helps carry you...
Be Optimistic – Vincentian Spirituality
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Be Optimistic - Vincentian Spirituality - I believe... - Advent First Week Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Be Optimistic The Christmas ideal is different. Yes, take care of your health. But understand how important it is and central to the Christmas message, to be...
Sisters of Charity Renew Their Vows This Week
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 4, 2016 | Formation
December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, is the traditional day on which Sisters of Charity reaffirm their vows.
A Time to Wait for God’s Coming
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
St. Luke, in his Gospel, before writing about the birth of Jesus, speaks about the coming of God in the life of Zechariah and Elizabeth (Lk1:5-24). Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments of the Lord. But still...
Vincentians Confronting Racism
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 4, 2016 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Racism rears its ugly head whenever Vincentians are silent. Vincentians of.... Wherever. In the United States -- In England, India, Ireland, Australia -- racism is still a problem. Allies of the poor must speak against racism and counter it in all its forms. In an oft...
Father Vincent Taught Us That! • “Contributions” #8
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the eighth 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...
Thanksgiving Meal – Dividing? Transforming?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2016 | Church, Formation, Pope, Reflections
Judging from internet posts, many people experienced political indigestion as they celebrated the traditional American Thanksgiving meal. This stands in stark contrast to the experience of another meal of thanksgiving described in the Academy Award winning film. Pope...