Formation

Blessed Ghebre Michael and the Fullness of Truth

by Famvin Media Resources | August 30, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

On this feast day of Blessed Ghebre Michael, please enjoy this presentation from a talk by Fr. Richard McCullen, C.M.

Rich in Mercy

by Pat Regan, MCA | August 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

God who is rich in mercy. It is a mystery that bears reflection in our modern world.

Blesseds of the Vincentian Family: Bl. Ghebre-Michael

by Famvin Media Resources | August 28, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

Blessed Ghebre-Michael (Feast day: August 30) was an associate of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. in Ethiopia.

That “Other” Virus

by John Freund, CM | August 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I am not aware of anyone writing about the impact of Zooming on the Vincentian Charism. I offer this “Mindwalk” as personal reflections.

A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Blessed Frederic Ozanam

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 22, 2021 | Formation

Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: three things about Blessed Frederic Ozanam.

St. Louise’s Notes on the Ladies of Charity

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 20, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

A presentation based on some notes written about the early Ladies of Charity by St. Louise de Marillac.

An Unorthodox Orthodoxy Test

by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

There are all kinds of orthodoxy tests. We might even pass an orthodoxy oral exam. But how many can claim to actually lead lives reflecting this belief in crisis situations?

60 Seconds with Sr. Teresa Daly DC

by John Freund, CM | Jun 6, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Featured Videos, Reflections

Sister Teresa Daly, D.C., talks about the importance of dignity when serving those in need.

Take this ring!

by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2015 | Formation, Sisters of Charity

Tracy Kemme, soon to make her vows as a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, shares a moving reflection that bridges a span of over 60 years. (Global Sisters Report) After Mass and breakfast at the Motherhouse one morning a few weeks ago, Sister Flo asked me to stop by...

Thomas McKenna – Taken for granted

by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

McKenna – Taken for Granted

A Theology for Systemic Change?

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 4, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change

True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar. It comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.”

Dangers that cause me to limit my possibilities…

by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2015 | Formation, News, Sisters of Charity

I wondered, “What dangers, real or perceived, cause me to limit my possibilities or alter my course when I am discerning God’s call?”

Brief Note: Systemic Change Toolkits

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 3, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change

Brief Note: Don't forget: if you are beginning a Systemic Change project, there is much information available in the systemic change toolkits. Click this link to view the toolkits in many languages. And pass on the quick link to everyone: http://famvin.org/toolkits .

Inventive love blooming where it is planted

by Ross Dizon | Jun 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (B), June 7, 2015 – Ex 24, 3-8; Heb 9, 11-15; Mk 14, 12-16. 22-26 He is mediator of a new covenant (Heb 9, 15) To belong to the new covenant is to draw our life from Jesus’ love and to live loving as he did. Since Jesus shed his...