Formation

A Canadian View: Black Lives Do Matter

by Jim Paddon | June 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

The recent murder of George Floyd has resulted in a nationwide and even worldwide response to racial prejudice.

Now, More Than Ever, Housing Is Health Care

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | June 18, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

Homelessness is “a pre-existing condition” for the vulnerable homeless population. This insight … even if not surprising… raises a challenging question.

The One Body (Deuteronomy 8; 1 Cor 10:17; John 6:57)

by Tom McKenna, CM | June 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

You, me, all of us together are the Body of Christ.

What Are Elements Of Structural Racism?

by John Freund, CM | June 17, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

What might be “Socially Acceptable” and “Not Socially Acceptable” elements of “structural” racism.

The Commitment, Courage, and Stamina of St. Louise de Marillac

by Famvin Media Resources | May 21, 2021 | Formation

A presentation about the numerous ministries or works which St. Louise planned, executed, and developed.

The Spirituality of “Nouns and Adjectives”

by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

It could be said that we are living in a culture of adjectives that forgets about the nouns that name the reality of things. But also a culture of the insult as the first reaction to any opinion that I do not share.

First Aid or Long-term Solutions?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 20, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Magdalena puts a face on the problem. But where is that place and is it possible to follow the guidelines we have been hearing. The story of one woman who is affected.

Deciding to become a sister – A family’s response

by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

Sister Cabrini Thomas, D.C., talks about her family’s response to her decision to become a Daughter of Charity.

Ladies of Charity reflection for 5th Sunday of Lent

by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2015 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

Ladies of Charity Reflection for Fifth Sunday of Lent, 2015.

A favorite prayer of the Daughters of Charity

by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

It has long been a favorite prayer of the Daughters of Charity but few know its origin and history…

Drawing power

by Ross Dizon | Mar 18, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Fifth Sunday of Lent (B), March 22, 2015 – Jer 31, 31-34; Heb 5, 7-9; Jn 12, 20-33 He learned obedience from what he suffered (Heb 5, 8) Lifted up from the earth, Jesus seals a new pact. The Lord promises a new covenant. It will not be like that of Sinai, which was...

Fr. Aidan Rooney speaking at FaViLa Guatemala

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