Formation

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...

Forming a community that shows the Lord’s love for all

by Famvin Media Resources | April 5, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

A presentation about Vincentian Spirituality.

How Mary Experienced Her Son’s Resurrection

by John Freund, CM | April 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

“How was your Easter?” How many times have you said that recently? Usually, it leads to a lively conversation about family gatherings, etc.

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...

Majesty that Jesus Brings forth

by Ross Dizon | May 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus has gone up to heaven and now sits at the right hand of the Majesty on high as Lord. He wants us to be as fully...

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...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 30

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent About Mortification

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 12, 2023 | Formation

Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: for mortification.

Knowing How To Ask In Order To Learn How To Give • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"Savior of our souls, these are Your teachings we are embracing, and the devil is trying to make us abandon them. My Savior, it's to Your advantage for us to be the victors, since we are fighting against Your enemy. Come to our aid. We protest that we'll take up arms...

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam and Money from Protestants

by Javier F. Chento | Nov 11, 2023 | Formation

Frederic Ozanam was a staunch defender of the faith and the Catholic Church; but if some Protestants made him intermediary in the service of the poor, he was their grateful servant. Once, a young Protestant pastor, having gathered an amount of money among his...