Formation
Lenten Video Series: Day 10, Rosary Rally
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | February 27, 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 10: Rosary Rally.
How to Help Rough Sleepers this Winter
by Riana Brown | February 27, 2021 | Formation, News | 0 Comments
Eight Vincentian charities have come together to share advice on what the public can do to help those facing the dangers of sleeping rough in life-threatening cold conditions.
Origin of Catholic Hospitals In The U.S.A. – The Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Carl Pieber, CM | February 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In 1828, St. Louis had around 6,000 residents but no hospital when four members of the Sisters of Charity moved there.
Lenten Video Series: Day 9, God’s Miraculous Answer
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | February 26, 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 9: God’s Miraculous Answer.
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The Legacy of Saints Vincent and Louise
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 18, 2022 | Formation
How did Divine Providence lead Saints Vincent and Louise, step by step? Learn more in this presentation based on...
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Who Is Pope Francis Listening To?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the great games in the press, both secular and religious, is wondering who Pope Francis listens to on matters of pastoral care for the entire Church.
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Homeless People with Cell Phones?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 17, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.
The Miraculous Medal runs the 100 meter race with Usain Bolt at the Olympic Games
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 15, 2016 | News, Reflections
On the evening of Sunday, August 14, 2016, famed Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won gold in a characteristically dynamic and seemingly effortless 100-meter performance at his third consecutive Olympics, this time in Rio de Janeiro, making him the first athlete to win...
St. Vincent on Collaboration
by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 15, 2016 | Collaboration, Formation
Here is a useful presentation for your Vincentian group! Download...
Mary, Mother of the Church
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 14, 2016 | Formation
On the eve of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we offer the following thoughts on Mary from a Vincentian perspective. Fr. Thomas McKenna, CM, once spoke of St. Vincent’s key insights about the Blessed Mother: [One of the...
Part Vincentian. Part Benedictine. Listening.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Listening is a skill that takes practice. by Chris Morgan, Colorado Vincentian Volunteers [Chris is a Denver native, studying Theology with the Benedictines in the wilds of central Minnesota. While in CVV he worked with Slow Food Denver & Cooking Matters.] As a...
Navigating the Realities of the Business World
by John Freund, CM | Aug 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In the world of institutional ministries such as hospitals and educational institutions, I often hear the maxim “No margin, no mission.” It express a tension faced by many ministries trying to navigate the realities of the business world, often described as "the real...
Louise de Marillac and the Heart of Jesus
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 12, 2016 | Formation
Today is the birthday of St. Louise de Marillac. We offer this little SlideShare presentation to pray with some time this weekend. It’s from a Vincentian Heritage Journal article by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Metanoia #IAmVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Metanoia: a transformative change of heart; especially : a spiritual conversion By: Ms. Cristine B. Amontos It all started at the St. Vincent School of Theology (SVST) last 2010 when I took Masters in Pastoral Ministry. I was introduced to a new way of doing theology...
The Head of John the Baptist
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 10, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View “The Head of John the Baptist” Think about it. You are dealing with a very powerful and immensely rich person who has promised you anything which you want—even to half of all he possesses—and all you can think of is that what you really want is the...
Systemic Change: Hot Right Now
by .famvin | Aug 10, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Besides the weather, as a topic systemic change is equally hot right now.