Formation

A Lesson from the Labyrinth

by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | August 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

One of the churches in our neighborhood chose to encourage reflective time by creating a beautiful meditation garden encircling a labyrinth

Work and a Dignified Life

by Javier F. Chento | August 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has afflicted the world, has led us to a greater appreciation of men and women who engage in various professions that are socially indispensable, although the individuals who carry them out are rarely worthily remunerated.

Feast of Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (1861-1936)

by Famvin Media Resources | August 2, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

Roman Catholic catechist. Member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Activist for Spanish Romani causes. Patron saint of Romani people. Victim of the Spanish Republican militias during the Civil War.

How I Became a Member of the Vincentian Biblical Reflection Confraternity … my experience!

by Laura Endara de Mantilla | August 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

As a member of the Vincentian Family, I had the opportunity to join the Vincentian Biblical Reflection Confraternity.

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? IV

by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

“Vincent was swept up into the force field of God’s ever-flowing love.”

5 Faces of Justin de Jacobis

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 25, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

Feast Day: July 30 Long after Justin’s death, Cardinal Massaia, who had ordained him, stated: After 35 years I can...

Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions arrive in USA – 1816

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 23, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

This Monday, July 26, is the anniversary of the arrival of Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions...

Virtual Meetings and Collaboration

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 1, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Marian Youth

“Today, we ask that would have the intention in your prayers for the First Virtual Meeting the year of the Latin American Coordinating Team”

Vincent and the power of graphics

by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 1, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration

…there is a growing collection on Pinterest of Vincentian quotes with illustrations drawn mainly from the DePaul Vincentian Image Archive.

Pope’s guide to confession

by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2015 | Formation

Going to confession during Lent? Here are some tips from the pope

What the the Pope and the Cardinals prayed about

by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2015 | Formation

We too can reflect and pray about what the Pope and the Cardinals were asked to pray

Ladies of Charity – Reflection for Second Week of Lent 2015

by John Freund, CM | Feb 27, 2015 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

Sr. Claire Debes, DC offers the Ladies of Charity a reflection for the Second Week of Lent.

For those who work in the trenches…

by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2015 | Formation

“It’s a vocation that guarantees you a front-row seat to deception, turmoil and a lot of anguish.”

Lenten Message – International head of Society of St. Vincent

by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

During the Lenten season, the Holy Father asks us to meditate especially on the love of God for each one of us in the ecclesial communion at the service of the little and poorest ones with Christ’s same heart, as an antidote to the “globalization of indifference”.

Nothing but the full truth

by Ross Dizon | Feb 24, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Second Sunday of Lent (B), March 1, 2015 – Gen 22, 1-2. 9a. 10-13. 15-18; Rom 8, 31b-34; Mk 9, 2-10 He handed him over for us all (Rom 8, 32) Jesus is the fullness of revelation. He transforms into his glorious image the hearers and doers of his word, willing even to...

Kenya – Final Day of Asset Management

by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2015 | Formation

It is now another blessed Tuesday here at De Paul Centre as we marked the end of the four days Seminar and we thank God for reaching us this far.