Formation

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 02

by Famvin Media Resources | April 7, 2024 | Formation | 3 Comments

Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Charism – a double gift.

Renewal of vows of the Daughters of Charity explained

by Pauline Lawlor, D.C. | April 7, 2024 | Formation | 1 Comment

On the feast of the Annunciation (usually March 25 but this year celebrated on April 8), Daughters of Charity all over the world will renew their vows. Why do the Daughters take annual vows? Listen as Sr. Pauline Lawlor, D.C., explains.

Surrounded by Angels

by Don Fulford | April 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Her story is so remarkable, much like those of many of our members. Their hearts are big, full of faith, and always full of hope.

Weaving God’s Plan • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | April 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

We, all of us, are like the weavers of the Gobelins, who, following out the pattern of an unknown artist, endeavor to match the threads of diverse colors on the wrong side of the loom, and do not see the result of their labor. It is only when the work is complete that...

A Vincentian View: A Time for Retreat

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

One of the Pilgrimage Festivals of Judaism is Shavuot. It translates into English as “weeks’ and thus is sometimes...

Are You Looking Up or Around?

by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A late 19th-century artist, James Tissot, graphically posed a question for us. In his depiction of the Ascension, he asks, “Why do you stand looking up into heaven? (Act 1:11)

Contemplation: Under the Cross

by Tim Williams | May 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Amélie Ozanam, Blessed Frédéric’s widow, had a brief invocation, or...

Six Virtues to Grow as a Vincentian • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"All Christians are bound to practice these virtues, Sisters, but Daughters of Charity are obliged to practice them in a special way. 'But, Monsieur, you’ll say to me, don’t we have to practice all the other virtues?' Yes, you do, but you have to practice these three...

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: A Kind Teacher, but also Fair and Severe

by Javier F. Chento | Nov 18, 2023 | Formation

Yet with all his kindness, his students had not found Frederic Ozanam an easy-going master. On the contrary, he was, as a Professor, exceptionally severe. As an examiner he gave no quarter. He so mistrusted his natural tendency to indulgence that conscientiousness...

Lessons of Frederic Ozanam: Community Service as a Learning Experience

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 17, 2023 | Formation

Frederic Ozanam believed in the value of experience, thoughtfully reflected upon. From an article by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D.

Real or Fake – Spotting the Difference

by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Sometimes, it is very difficult to spot the difference between the “real thing” or an imitation.

Themes for our common advocacy on homelessness

by Lydia Stazen, IGH | Nov 16, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

IGH staff had the privilege of attending and presenting at the CISCAL “Situation de Calle en América Latina” conference in Mexico City in October.

Fuel For The Light (Matthew 24: 42-44)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus parable in Matthew’s chapter about the 10 torch-bearing virgins concerns actions to be taken in the face of a delay — for us a delay in the coming of The Lord, Jesus.

Have Catholics Seen Such Polarization Before?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There is so much polarization in our world today. And it is not just political.

Look ahead to the Lord’s Joy and Taste It

by Ross Dizon | Nov 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus will come back in glory to take to heaven those who are his own. They love like him as they look ahead to his coming. They thus get a taste of heaven’s joy. We have to look ahead to our Savior Jesus Christ’s coming back in glory. The liturgy we hold today...