Formation

Making Sense Of What Just Happened

by John Freund, CM | January 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment

“Are you the only one in the world who has not heard what is going on in (Washington?)” (Luke 24:18) People from around the world are trying to make sense of recent events. I offer some resources for reflection.

Hide in Jesus Christ and Let Him Fill Us

by Ross Dizon | January 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus saves us, shelters us and gives us our fill. Those who go to him, and ask to hide in him and to have his fullness, are never disappointed. We are back to the Ordinary Time (OT). Each week only gets the “ordinal” number. Hence, the word “ordinary.” And so,...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Living in the Presence of God

by John Freund, CM | January 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton reminds us to live in the presence of God.

To Love Another Person is to See the Face of God (Part III)

by .famvin | January 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In my previous two posts I had used the words for the musical production of Les Miserables to show how Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, Frederic Ozanam and Pope Francis were convinced of the reality that in loving our neighbor, we came to encounter the face of God. (Part III)

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton says: “Look up!”

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 2, 2022 | Formation

As we enter the new year and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Feast Day is on January 4, let us reflect on some beautiful quotes from her writings.

Vincent’s Table: a new collaborative outreach

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 31, 2021 | Formation, News, Sisters of Charity

Vincent’s Table is a new collaborative outreach of the Sisters of Charity of New York and the College of Mount Saint Vincent that provides nutritious food to neighbors in need.

The Visitation as “Paying it forward”

by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

In her visitation journey to Elizabeth, Mary was simply “paying her gift forward” by offering her elderly cousin much welcomed assistance.

Vincentian Family in Ecuador: Connect and Learn

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 2, 2016 | Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration

News from the Vincentian Family in Ecuador. Please remember to pray for our brothers and sisters. "The future of humanity is in the hands of those who can give future generations reasons for life and hope" (II Vatican Council). The new Coordinating Team of the...

Time for Prayer

by Famvin Media Resources | May 1, 2016 | Formation

I'm sure we've all had our difficulties finding time for prayer. We want to have quiet time with God, but we live lives filled with rushing around. Even when we do find the time, it’s common to feel unable to concentrate or relax. St. Vincent assures us that it...

The Madness of Mercy: Jacques Derrida on Forgiveness

by Michael Whalen, CM | May 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

The Madness of Mercy: Jacques Derrida on Forgiveness In this brief meditation (and, quite frankly, rather “thick” in the best sense of the term) we will focus on one key idea by one writer-philosopher - Jacques Derrida. For those unfamiliar with Derrida (1930-2004),...

Be Vincentians of Wherever

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 1, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Not connected to any particular group or branch anymore? Don't think you have time to join now? Be a Vincentian from where you are. You may have been reading about the initiatives of the Vincentian Family at the United Nations here on famvin.org. You can do something...

Vincentian Marian Youth Gathering

by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 30, 2016 | Formation, News, Vincentian Marian Youth

VINCENTIAN MARIAN YOUTH GATHERING, LOS ALTOS HILLS, CALIFORNIA Vincentian Marian Youth-West hosted a National Formation Weekend on March 18-19, 2016 at Seton Provincialate in Los Altos Hills, CA. VMY leaders came from California, Arizona, Alaska and Missouri to spend...

SVdP introduces Bold Culture Transformation Initiative

by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2016 | Formation

One hundred eighty Vincentian leaders from across the country were introduced to the Society's new Culture Transformation initiative at the annual National Midyear Meeting in the St. Louis. This could potentially be of great interest to other branches of the...

St. Catherine Labouré, D.C.: In the Silence of Sleep and Dreams

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 29, 2016 | Formation

In honor of the birthday of St. Catherine Labouré, which is this Monday, May 2, I encourage you to enjoy a place or space of silence.

Forgiveness Will Save Your Life #IamVincent

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 28, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

The simplicity is profound... says Rachael Hudak. #RachaelisVincent. https://youtu.be/4XNZlKfHq64

Getting to #IamVincent: Formation Experiences

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 27, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Sr. Pat Evanick, D.C., writes, "Learning is our Vincentian Way...." You will find that charity is a heavy burden to carry, heavier than the bowl of soup and full basket. You will keep your gentleness and your smile. It is not enough to give soup and bread. This the...

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