Formation
Congregation of the Mission: A video by Father Luigi Mezzadri, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | January 22, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
In this video Father Luigi Mezzadri, CM, Vincentian historian, recounts the context surrounding the life of St. Vincent de Paul and his inspiration to establish the Congregation of the Mission.
Repairers of a House Divided
by John Freund, CM | January 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Repairers of a House Divided offers Catholics and indeed all Christians timely reflections and 7 biblical habits for Catholics to remedy a torn country.
A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part Two
by Jim Paddon | January 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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.
Eviction Aid – Walking the Talk
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | January 21, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Catholic Charities USA and the Felician Sisters of North America have jointly created the CCUSA Francis Fund for Eviction Prevention.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching – Intro
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 9, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney draws on a sketch of Catholic Social Teaching by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
The Company of Charity and the Laudato Si Action Platform
by Fr. Terrence Moran | Jan 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
We gathered to share how the Charity charism could be a resource for us as we engage in Pope Francis’s seven-year journey to integral integrity expressed in the LSAP.
The Pope Video • Religious Discrimination and Persecution
by .famvin | Jan 8, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Religious Discrimination and Persecution.
#famvin400 If we are the body we make people welcome…
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 19, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media
One of the "sub-themes" of the coming 400th anniversary year is welcoming the stranger in our midst on a daily basis. Is there room for people to join our cause? Listen to this Casting Crowns song. https://youtu.be/SExJ9od-0zQ?t=8s [box type="tick" size="large"...
susanjoan.wordpress.com Podcasts #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 19, 2016 | Formation, Social Media
Podcasts have been around a while. Sometimes you're on a train or a bus and you have some time to reflect and you just need something to listen to, but music isn't it and the news isn't it. .famvin has a friend in Susan Stabile. Who is she? Spiritual director….retreat...
The “stress of poverty” and systemic change
by Javier F. Chento | May 18, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
The culture of poverty, characterized by feelings of marginalism, dependence and exclusion, originates within the family, starting in childhood. Social and behavioral sciences recognize “poverty stress” beginning at a very young age. For almost nine years, Dan...
Pray in a Busy World #IamVincent @SJUMission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Bro. Mike Sheerin, FMS, writes, "How might we pray in our busy world? Remembering Vincent DePaul as a man of prayer which rooted and anchored his actions, we are invited to do likewise." Much of what is being written on the spiritual life these days indicates a...
Remembering Fr. McCullen
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
For some months, the Daughters of Charity in the NY area had been in touch with me on the issue of preparing a memorial service for Fr. Richard McCullen, CM. Sr. Julie Cutter, DC, and Sr. Catherine Prendergast, DC, and I became the members of a planning group which...
Vincentian Family examination of conscience for systemic change
by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
Where does the rubber hit the road on systemic change? - In a Vincentian Family examination of conscience on systemic change! At the end of a fine article collaboration is to dream together/ Javier Chento presents us with what amounts to an examination of conscience...
Revelation in its fullness, love that is limitless
by Ross Dizon | May 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the fullness of God’s revelation, and we Christians are to make Jesus known. We sometimes try so hard to explain Christian revelation that we end up understanding it even less. More deplorable still are the excommunications churches decree solemnly against...
Open reflections in the Year of Vincentian Collaboration (3)
by Javier F. Chento | May 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
3. Vincentian cooperation in the administration of goods ... In the society and in the streets, there is this implicit or explicit idea that the Church and its religious congregations and institutions are more concerned about maintaining and managing theirs assets...
Vincentian Freedom to Serve
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian Freedom to Serve - Vincentians Seek Our Lord – The Power of Touch – Lasting Joy Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Vincentian Freedom to Serve – Total Freedom lies in the ability to align one’s actions freely with the truth, so as to...