Formation
A Canadian View: Living in a Moment
by Jim Paddon | March 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Let us live for today and tomorrow. Let us remember and learn from these tragedies and let us add some good memories for now and always.
Lenten Video Series: Day 14, Prayer Line
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 4, 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 14: Prayer Line.
Wonder What Makes a Homeless Advocate Tick?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | March 4, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
She is not a household name in the world or even in her native Italy. But she is well known by the homeless of Turin, Italy. Her story is a fascinating insight into what makes her an advocate for the homeless tick.
Sustainable Development Goals, 3 and 4
by Jim Claffey | March 4, 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.
Lenten Series from The Miraculous Medal Shrine: The Joy of Sacrifice
by .famvin | Feb 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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St. Vincent de Paul and Peace
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 25, 2022 | Formation
Saint Vincent, who had dedicated his life to the poor, was especially concerned about those persons who were overwhelmed by war.
St. Vincent Experienced War
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
St. Vincent was painfully aware of the dire situations he faced and the rich nuances of Vincent’s response. What can we learn from Vincent and Pope Francis’ responses?
Global Response to Large Movements Refugees and Migrants
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Sep 1, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
An astonishing number of people – 65.3 million, were displaced at the end of 2015, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). It does not take into account the constant stream of people who have been displaced from their homes due to conflicts, wars,...
Formation’s Scratchy Side
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 31, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Formation’s Scratchy Side (Isaiah 66:18-21; Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13) All of us entering this Vincentian Family have to go through what is known as “formation.” Formation: people being formed, shaped, molded – maybe better, being re-molded, re-shaped, and maybe even...
Who’s Missing: A Systemic Change Reflection
by James Claffey | Aug 31, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A recent U.S.A. news headline: “Poor seem far down list on candidates’ agendas.” No real surprise there! In the last presidential campaign in the United States, neither President Obama nor Mr. Romney ever mentioned people living in poverty in major campaign addresses...
Way that Leads to Truth and Gives Life
by Ross Dizon | Aug 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus guides our feet into the way of the Kingdom of God. Great crowds follow Jesus who is on his way to Jerusalem. But quality is more important to him than quantity. Hence, he lays out his demands in a disconcerting way. First, Jesus demands that those who seek...
The Last Shall Be First … Also in the Olympics
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 29, 2016 | Formation
The Brazil 2016 Olympic Games ended, but some images will remain in our eyes for a long time. We will remember, no doubt, the great victories, the gold, silver or bronze medals achieved by our most admired participants, or the athletes from our countries. But other...
Why are we here? – THINK before acting
by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 29, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Why are we here? T.H.I.N.K. before acting – How do others know? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast, Repost from April 2013 Prayer is a blessing. We all need to make the time to pray. Put God #1 on your agenda. Before each meeting pray that the discussion will bless...
August 28: Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 28, 2016 | Formation
Celebrate the birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton with these media resources.
Collaboration Between Two Exceptional People
by John Freund, CM | Aug 27, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
J. Patrick Murphy reminds us in his booklet Mr. Vincent of the collaboration of two exceptional people - Vincent and Louise. In Louise de Marillac Vincent found the perfect partner to build his business model and bring about change that shocked the world. Louise, like...
New: Searchable Quotes in Images
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 26, 2016 | Formation
Thanks to some much appreciated help from a .famvin volunteer, Deirdre Noonan, you can now search the quotes within the images that are posted daily to VinFormation’s Facebook page.