Formation
John 3:16 – Read It!
by Tom McKenna, CM | April 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
If you’ve watched any sports events over the last decades, you’ve seen banners held high, calling attention to a famous passage in John’s Gospel.
Easter People in a Good Friday/Holy Saturday World?
by John Freund, CM | April 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Some 60 years ago, I remember being struck by a question still relevant today. A great theologian, Johannes Hoffinger, asked: “if we are Easter People, why do we so often look like people in need of an aspirin?”
Through the Darkness to Easter Light with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Lisa Lickona | April 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The example of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton shows us how to yield our lives to Christ, the Crucified One, that we might live.
Contemplation: Seeking His Will Together – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
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St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 4 of 5)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2024 | Formation
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
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Vincentian Places 06 – Paris, rue de Seine
by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2024 | Formation
In 1610, Vincent lived in the Rue de Seine in Paris, and was one of several Chaplain-Almoners to Queen Marguérite de Valois, the first wife of Henry of Navarre (Henry IV of France).
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An Extraordinary Assembly
by Mary Frances Jaster | May 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Some words that come to mind to describe our experience of the assembly: enlivening, challenging, engaging, hospitable, surprising, interesting, fulfilling, energizing, necessary, healing, messy, faithful, providential, joyful, prayerful, synodal.
Fire up Our Whole Selves with Love
by Ross Dizon | Nov 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus makes known by words and deeds that we cannot love God without loving our neighbor. We Christians seek to fire up ourselves with love. The Church asks us today to keep watch. For we do not know the day or the hour when the Son of Man will come back. And to keep...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 29
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
MISEVI in Spain
by Idoia Makazaga | Nov 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In September, Idoia Makazaga, the President of MISEVI Spain, shared the following information about the activities of MISEVI Spain.
Presentation on Congregation of the Mission 20th Century Martyrs of Spain
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 5, 2023 | Formation
On November 6, the Church commemorates the saints martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39).
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent On Evangelization
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 5, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: What do I need to evangelize?
Preaching with Simplicity • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"How did the Apostles preach? Very plainly, simply, and familiarly. That’s our style of preaching, too: plainly and familiarly in ordinary language. To preach like an Apostle, Messieurs, that is to preach well and in a helpful way, you have to approach it with...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam, Edified by the Piety of the Great
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 4, 2023 | Formation
After some adventures, soon after Frédéric arrived to Paris at age 18, he ended staying at André Marie Ampère's home, a famous scientist, who lived on Rue Fosses-Saint Victor, 19. Frédéric stayed in the room of the son, Jean Jacques Ampère, who at the time was...
November 6: Blessed Vincentian Martyrs of Spain, 1936 (Complete List)
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 3, 2023 | Formation
Complete list of 102 Vincentian Martyrs of 20th Century Spain, with links to their pictures and biographies.
Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.