Formation
Lenten Reflection: Two Suggestions, this Lent
by Famvin Media Resources | February 21, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Presentation of a classic Lenten Letter of Fr. Robert Maloney, CM.
Faith for Earth
by Sr. Caroljean Willie, SC, Ph.D. | February 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Laudato Si’ provides a roadmap for navigating the very uncertain times in which we find ourselves today. We are facing an ecological crisis which is both a profound moral and cultural crisis.
Lenten Video Series: Day 4, Personal Prayer
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | February 20, 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 4: Personal Prayer.
Ready and Able: A Vincentian Story
by Vincentian Family Office | February 20, 2021 | Formation | 1 Comment
This documentary follows two newly ordained Vincentian Catholic priests during their first year of ministry.
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A Poverty of Empathy
by Pam Matambanadzo | Feb 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
For years now I have fully appreciated the thought behind celebrating Black History Month. At least that was until I saw…
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One More (Luke 5:1-11)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I can imagine Peter’s consternation when Jesus challenges him to head out one more time. Likely shaking his head, Peter nonetheless gives his “ok, one more!”
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Star Wars and the Gospel of Luke
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
How many of us are aware of the problem Luke was addressing with his gospel?
Matthew 25: A Vincentian Life Process
by James Claffey | Jul 27, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
“A process for Christian Life, a practical way to respond lovingly to the God who first loved us." You may have heard the expression “a Matthew 25 Christian,” referring to someone who emphasizes the Last Judgment in her approach to the faith. This approach takes the...
Rich and Precious in the Eyes of God
by Ross Dizon | Jul 26, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
There is no trace of greed in Jesus, and he is most rich in what matters to God. Jesus refuses to intervene in an inheritance dispute. Perhaps he does not want to do something that others may misconstrue as softness with those who love money. What is certain,...
Immigration reform: Personal Perspectives Part 2
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 26, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The following is the second of a two-post series on personal perspectives on Immigration Reform (to read Part 1, click here). We begin with a video in which Sr. Mary McCauley (an advocate for comprehensive immigration reform) talks about the Postville immigration...
The Apostolate of the Ear
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 25, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis will meet, from today on, with hundreds of thousands of young people, coming from all over the world to celebrate their faith in community. He's going to offer a word of encouragement and support, also the closeness of the entire Church in these complex...
Who Does God Say You Are?
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 25, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Who does God say you are? - Button up on Discipleship -- Sing a New, Joyful Song Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday July 26, 2016 Who does God say you are? I know I am not alone in what I do. I always believe God is with me. Sometimes I need His...
New Video “Journey of Faith: The History of the Vincentians in the United States”
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 24, 2016 | Formation
A new documentary, “Journey of Faith: The History of the Vincentians in the United States”, was produced by Anthony F. Kuzia, C.M., and Marian A. O’Brien who wanted to expand on the story of the first Vincentian Missionaries in the U.S., particularly to include some first person commentary by the missionaries themselves.
Broken Open and Rebuilt
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
I find that people have a keen sense of recognizing when something significant has happened in a person’s life, and that they want to ask about it. The problem, however is often –words. “How was your semester abroad?” “How was the wedding? “The funeral?” “What was...
Vincent, Frederic, the Dreams of Youth and WYD
by John Freund, CM | Jul 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A question for us is what can we do to nourish those dreams in our Vincentian Youth and help them channel their energy.
Vincentian Pioneers in America (U.S.): 200th Anniversary
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 22, 2016 | Formation
Learn more about the origins of the Vincentians in the United States, and their founding superior, Fr. Felix de Andreis, in this SlideShare presentation.