Formation
Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Martyr of Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | February 5, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
By her life, her works, her spirituality, she embodied the vision of a “martyr of charity” painted by Saint Vincent de Paul.
How Build Community in our Divided World?
by John Freund, CM | February 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
A quick foray into various styles of conflict resolution suggests that there are two major concerns underlying how people approach conflict- concern for self (assertiveness) and concern for others (empathy).
A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part Three
by Jim Paddon | February 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Part Three: In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
Not Seeing Homeless Students
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | February 4, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
For too long and for too many students, the issue of homelessness has not received the attention it deserves.
The Congregation of the Mission: Revitalizing Our Identity
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 21, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Some preparatory materials are being provided ahead of the 2022 CM General Assembly, for reflection and sharing. One of the documents is “The identity of the CM at the beginning of its fifth centenary” by Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, CM.
Pope Francis – Mothers Hold Things Together!
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
We hope that everything will be all right and then, like a bolt from the blue, an unexpected problem arises. Our expectations clash painfully with reality.
Quick Quiz On Homelessness (Most Will Flunk)
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jan 20, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Everything you thought you knew about the homeless population is wrong, at least if your source is the one most people cite- the media or your own personal experience.
Following Vincent – “Wherever He Went Good Things Happened”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Let's get right to the point! Do good things happen wherever you and I go? Why is this question important? For at least two reasons! We call ourselves Christians, followers of Christ. And of him, it was said, "You know what has happened throughout the province of...
June 16: Canonization of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 17, 2016 | Formation
June 16 was the anniversary of the canonization of St. Vincent de Paul. Read the story of his canonization.
Look beyond appearances
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
See the following picture. Can you guess what is hidden in it? They say that only 10% of those who see this image are able to see what is hidden in it. So, if you can not see it, do not worry too much... Entitled "They can...
Sr. Elizabeth Sjoberg: Joy and purpose lead to the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 17, 2016 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, News
Sr. Elizabeth Sjoberg: Joy and purpose lead to the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Whether she's striding down a hallway, arms swinging jauntily at her sides, perched on a stone wall at Chicago's Millennium Park chatting with a friend, or hugging her...
Why We Need to Evaluate #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 16, 2016 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
To say #IamVincent means we recognize the need to evaluate to improve our evangelization, service and formation of leaders. Vincent knew that we must always seek God's will, and evaluate: do we stay or do we go? Let’s give ourselves to God, Messieurs, to go throughout...
#famvin400 Who am I?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media
A Vincentian wants to know the answer to the question, "Who am I?" Too often, we only answer the question, "What have I done?" Part of preparing for the coming 400th anniversary year is coming to know ourselves in God's eyes. Are we willing to look deeply? Listen to...
Plunge into Service @SJUMission #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Sister Patricia Evanick DC, Campus Minister at St. John's says, "Take the Plunge!" “We know that affliction makes for endurance, and endurance for tested virtue, and tested virtue for hope. And this hope will not leave us disappointed, because the love of God has been...
I Feel Your Pain
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View Fr. Patrick J. Griffin, CM “I Feel Your Pain” I had the honor of speaking to the Trenton Diocesan Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul on June 4. The topic offered to me made me think about the little park which rests within the confines of...
Vincentian systemic change – within our institutions
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
What about systemic change within our Vincentian Family sponsored institutions?