Formation

Firewood for the Soul: Persistence

by Samantha Hill | April 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 01

by Famvin Media Resources | March 31, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Passion.

“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Conclusion

by .famvin | March 30, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

In this final episode, Fr. Aidan Rooney, CM, encourages us to become closer to God through Jesus and our Blessed Mother.

Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 7

by Famvin Media Resources | March 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Each Friday of Lent we shared a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.

Defending our Beliefs and Loving our Adversaries • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | May 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Above all else, let us learn how to defend our convictions without hating our adversaries, to love those who have a...

St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 1 of 5) (New series)

by Famvin Media Resources | May 3, 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.

Doing the Dishes

by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

“Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to do the dishes.”

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Almsgiving that Humiliates or Honors

by Javier F. Chento | Oct 28, 2023 | Formation

Frédéric thought that aid, almsgiving, is humiliating when only material needs are met, "causing shame, and doing what anyone does even with animals." He says it's humiliating because it can not be reciprocated, they are favors that the other has not the slightest...

Establishment of the Federation of the Sisters of Charity (October 27, 1947)

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 27, 2023 | Formation, News, Sisters of Charity

October 27 is the anniversary of the Establishment of the Federation of the Sisters of Charity in 1947. We would like to highlight an online collaborative exhibit, created by the Federation congregations.

NATO As No Action – Talk Only

by John Freund, CM | Oct 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In this Mindwalk, I would like to explore this alternate definition of the acronym usually associated with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Video – The Saint and the Duchess: Collaboration at the Heart of Vincentian Heritage

by .famvin | Oct 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Bronwen McShea, scholar of 17th century religious and political history, presents “The Saint and the Duchess: Collaboration at the Heart of Vincentian Heritage.”

A Vincentian View: Shalom

by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Have you been praying for peace in these days? I hope so. I certainly have. As I do so, I find myself reflecting on the meaning of the word “peace” and what it means for the Christian.

Shocking document bishops signed in the Catacombs 60 years ago

by John Freund, CM | Oct 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I did not have any special expectations of Vatican II when I was ordained just months before the Council concluded. Pope St. John XXIII certainly had expectations of Vatican II!

Sweat in Seeking the Other’s Good

by Ross Dizon | Oct 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus shows us how to love in truth God and our neighbor. Out of love for them, he has to sweat blood and give himself wholly. To strive and to sweat. This is what love for God asks of us who are of the Vincentian Family (SV.EN XI:32). That is to say, it is not...