Formation
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 14
Anyone Listening?
by John Freund, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
Contemplation: Old and Ever New – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Set Free, out of Love, the Oppressed
by Ross Dizon | March 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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Vincentian Places 04 – Toulouse
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 23, 2024 | Formation
After his secondary studies at Dax, Vincent entered the university. He finished his studies at Toulouse in 1604 and received the baccalaureate in theology.
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Firewood for the Soul: Run Down
by Samantha Hill | Apr 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 04
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 21, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Evangelization.
Advent Letter 2023 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Nov 30, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Advent gives us the opportunity to strengthen the foundations of our lives by revitalizing these two daily moments of grace, or to start making them, from this Advent on, a way toward seeing the face of Jesus clearly “here and now” and in its fullness for all eternity!
Already and Not Yet (Mt 25: 14-30)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A phrase often on Jesus’ lips: “The Kingdom of God” — or in another iteration, “the Reign of God, His Father.”
Christ the King and the “Duck Test”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Many will recognize the saying, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.”
Tasks for the Servants of Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Nov 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has chosen and brought us to his house. And he has assigned us tasks that we have to carry out as we wait for him to come back. There are not a few of us who do not do not fulfill our assigned tasks. Is this due to our not being of those who are wise,...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 32
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Advent Increases Our Hope
by Samantha Hill | Nov 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent about Mary, the mother of Jesus
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 26, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: Mary.
Simplicity and Humility in our Preaching and in our Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"God is with the simple and humble; He assists them, blesses their work, blesses their undertakings. Quoi! Are we to believe that God will help a person who’s trying to ruin himself? That He’ll help a man ruin himself, as do those who preach other than humbly and...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam and Law: A Depressing Justice
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 25, 2023 | Formation
Ozanam studied Law by his father. He did not like law studies but, to please his father, he received his doctorate. What he really liked were Letters. Federic practiced Law in Lyon for a short period of time. He wrote in one of his letters: In this profession, your...