Formation

Pope Francis – He Won’t Stop!

by John Freund, CM | August 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Pope Francis just keeps on going… well beyond what most consider normal for a man of his age and physical conditions.

Walking Together: How the SSVP Embodies Synodality in Communion, Participation, and Mission #famvin2024

by .famvin | August 22, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation | 0 Comments

Dr Greg Ryan shared a lively and thought-provoking session on synodality at the National UK Meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP), also valid for any other Vincentian branch.

llluminators (Matthew 16: 15)

by Tom McKenna, CM | August 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

David Brooks, columnist for the New York Times, lays out two different styles of interpersonal relating. One he calls the llluminator and the other the Diminisher.

Are fires a blessing or a curse?

by John Freund, CM | August 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The fires that happen around the world now are unlike the fires of 1992, 1972 or 1952. Fires are burning faster and hotter than ever before,

Summit of the Future

by .famvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The WORKING GROUP TO END HOMELESSNESS (WGEH) Statement on the Summit of the Future and the Pact for the Future

Do You Remember Many Sermons?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Most visitors to Vincentian Mindwalk have heard anywhere from hundreds to literally thousands of sermons. Opps, I mean homilies!

Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2024

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Sep 20, 2024 | Featured, Formation, Reflections

As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Board of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.

Mary’s Magnificat and God’s Dangerous Dream

by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

This title of Mary Mother of the Church takes us beyond the magnificent privilege of her being chosen as the mother of Jesus.

Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 20

by .famvin | Mar 15, 2024 | Formation

Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.

“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 11

by .famvin | Mar 14, 2024 | Formation

Three people further explore Lenten fasting and its meanings.

Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 19

by .famvin | Mar 14, 2024 | Formation

Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.

A Vincentian View: A Great Symphony of Prayer

by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis has invited the Christian community to center 2024 around the theme of prayer.

“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 10

by .famvin | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation

Three people tell us how fasting is a symbolic gesture that helps us focus on prayer and reconciliation with the Lord.

Clocks Versus the Time In Our Heads

by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Changing your clocks, watches, and iPhone settings might not be as important as you think. Before you panic about being out of sync for your 9:00 am meeting, hear me out!

Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 18

by .famvin | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation

Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.