Formation

The Contagion of Christianity

by John Freund, CM | March 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

Do others experience God’s love for them mirrored by our lives? Is it any wonder that Jesus speaks of the final judgement in terms of what we do for the unrecognized, bruised and broken Christ in our midst?

Systemic Racism, Diversity and Inclusion

by Jim Paddon | March 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Our Vinfam social justice reps have been discussing systemic change over the past few months and in our last call the focus was once again on systemic racism.

Lenten Video Series: Day 20, We Reached the Midpoint

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 20: We Reached the Midpoint.

Homelessness – What Americans Believe and Why It Matters

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | March 11, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

It is not just beauty! Reality does seem to be in the eye of the beholder. And that is unfortunate. There is a direct line between how the public views homelessness and the policy choices leaders make.

Lenten Video Series, Day 2: Going Deeper

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

As a Mission Youth Apostle, Joe Coffey found that his desire to go deeper into his faith was hitting continual road blocks of fear and uncertainty.

A Canadian View: What About Black History?

by Jim Paddon | Mar 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

You must look at yourself and any conscious or unconscious biases you may have. You must speak out when you hear others act or comment about someone.

Lenten Video Series, Day 1: To Make Holy

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

Sacrifice, at its root, means “To Make Holy.” Father Aidan Rooney, C.M. joins us at The Miraculous Medal Shrine to open up our 2022 Lenten Series: The Joy of Sacrifice.

Living Their Values @NiagaraUniv

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

What makes a Vincentian? At a fundamental level, Vincentians are people committed to living their values. “It was nice to see Niagara standing by their values,” said Gabriel, an English major. “I love how Niagara University gives back to the local communities and is...

Am I Open to Be Mentored?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

“Am I ready to be mentored?” Or am I too comfortable in my present stage of growth?

Faith that Becomes Active in Works of Charity

by Karina MENA | Sep 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth

Every good Christian should be a person of faith, a faith that is not only lived with words but that is reflected in one’s lifestyle. We, who on a daily basis are involved in many different activities and forms of service (catechists, volunteers, other ministerial...

Where did the Neighborhood Church Move To?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

…people in the pews are looking for a significant spiritual message on Sundays and a community they’ll feel at home in.

St. Vincent de Paul’s Trust in Providence

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 16, 2016 | Formation

Learn about St. Vincent’s deep faith and trust in God’s providential care. YouTube video with accompanying quotes from Fr. Robert Maloney’s “Way of St. Vincent de Paul”.

#famvin400 Learning the Resilience of the Poor

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media

How is it that some people who are poor have such resilience? I come from a show business background: the theatre. From the artist's pen comes music and lyrics that touch the human experience. Listen to this haunting song from "The Color Purple" by Stephen Bray,...

True Charity and the Other #IamVincent

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Only by encountering another do we learn what charity is and who we are: brothers and sisters with capacities and responsibilities. Many of you know I am a blogger at Medium.com, where I develop ideas, some of which I share on .famvin.org as "IamVincent" and...

Badgering God

by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Badgering God (Mt 15: 21-28) Recently I came across an interesting take on this incident of the Canaanite woman not letting Jesus up in an argument. I read their interchange as “badgering God for the future.” From many indications it’s clear that in their time, both...