Mom, Where Did I Come From? Most mothers expect the question. But sometimes the words do not mean what she thinks they mean
Formation
Hosannas that Cry Out for Sense and Truthfulness
by Ross Dizon | March 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent II
by John Freund, CM | March 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent tells the Daughters of Charity the first good thing to think about upon waking up each morning.
Lenten Video Series: Day 29, Morning Prayer
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 22, 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 29: Morning Prayer.
Young Adult Vincentians’ Lenten Reflection (video)
by Famvin Media Resources | March 21, 2021 | Formation | 1 Comment
Virtual programs offered by the St. Vincent de Paul Young Adult Center in Philadelphia have enabled them to continue their mission during the pandemic.
Lenten Video Series, Day 20: New Beginnings
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Sometimes starting over means dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Images from Ukraine
by Max Rodríguez | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
The images that are presented to us through the press and social networks from Ukraine are heartbreaking.
Putting the Economy at the Service of the People and the Poor
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 1, 2016 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections
During World Youth Day in Poland, Pope Francis kept communicating to thousands of young people throughout the world the message of joy and hope that comes from Jesus Christ and his Gospel. Especially significant was his quiet, respectful and religious presence in...
Vincentians Bring Mercy
by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentians Bring Mercy - God is Always on Time - God Calls us to Give Up - Vincentians Give Freely Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday August 2, 2016 Vincentians Bring Mercy - When our hearts are not fully devoted to God, we are not truly committed to being...
Vincentian Pioneers in America: Part 2
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 31, 2016 | Formation
July 31 is the anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at Emmitsburg, Maryland, USA. Learn more about the origins of the Vincentian Family in the United States in this SlideShare presentation.
The Good Samaritan and Systemic Change: A Call to Youth
by James Claffey | Jul 31, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
I wonder how many homilies over the years have urged us to be like the Good Samaritan! Young people making a pilgrimage to Krakow this month are a “summons” to the entire Church to ditch the “bad systems” which encourage a merciless heart, Archbishop Mark Coleridge...
Global training modules online for the SSVP members
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 31, 2016 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
As announced at the General Assembly in June 2016, Council General has decided to make the global training modules available on line, from now on, in four languages: French, English, Spanish and Portuguese. The aim is to give all members of the Society of Saint...
Pay attention to your experiences!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In my years as a bishop, I have learned one thing. Nothing is more beautiful than seeing the enthusiasm, dedication, zeal and energy with which so many young people live their lives
Difficult words about mercy
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2016 | Church, Formation, Reflections
As religious communities struggle to make sense of violence and killings at home and abroad, clergy members deliver difficult words about mercy and ‘the holiness of all.’ Many famvin visitors, especially among the Ladies of Charity USA, recognize Fr. Richard Gielow,...
St. Justin de Jacobis: The Art of Dialogue
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 29, 2016 | Formation
Father Robert Maloney, C.M., writes: More than a century before the word “inculturation” became popular, Justin [St. Justin de Jacobis] was a master of the art. He said to his listeners: “...if anyone should question you: ‘Who is this stranger?’, answer: ‘He is a...
The “Mystique” and the “Mystic”
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 28, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
One says mystique and the other says mystic. How do we understand a Vincent who liked to use this motto: "Action is our entire task," and then would add, “Perfection does not come from ecstasy but rather from doing the will of God.” (SV 11:41. 317). Contemplative in...