Formation

Remembering Venerable Felix De Andreis, C.M.

by Famvin Media Resources | July 26, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

The Association of the Miraculous Medal of Perryville, Missouri published an article entitled “Remembering Venerable Felix De Andreis, C.M., First Superior of the Congregation of the Mission in the United States” in their Spring Bulletin 2024.

Future, Past, and Present: A Science Fiction Parable

by John Freund, CM | July 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We see so little of God’s creation! Yet we still think of our world as the center of creation, our culture as the model for all cultures.

Synodality in the History of the Church #famvin2024

by .famvin | July 25, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation | 0 Comments

Synodality in the Catholic Church refers to a style of living and institutional functioning that reflects a form of communion and cooperation within the ecclesial community.

The God of Creation

by Tom McKenna, CM | July 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Images for God — metaphors and visuals that catch something more fundamental and grounded than ideas for God.

“Give Me a Double Share of Your Spirit”

by Shijoy Thykkalaparambil, CM, South Indian Province | Jul 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

The following is a short reflection on the formator seminarian relationship derived from the reading of the departure scene of Elijah from the book of 2 Kings.

Criminalizing Christ: The Nationwide Targeting of Homeless

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 22, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Jesus says any time there is a hungry, thirsty or ostracized person, that person is Christ himself. And if we don’t share our food, our water, or our welcome, then we are rejecting the Incarnation of God in this world.

A Vincentian View: Wednesdays

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Suppose that you served on the committee that debated the choice of the week to honor St. Joseph. What day would you pick?

Pope’s Homily for World Day of Consecrated Life

by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Pope’s Homily for World Day of Consecrated Life … it also becomes possible to link the rules to the times: true “modernization”

Truly Humble – God Gives Life – Common Good – Be a Beggar

by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Reflect with Lyn L’Heureux – Truly Humble – God Gives Life – Common Good – Be a Beggar

“Servants and prophets of the living God” – Theme for Roman Curia

by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

“Servants and prophets of the living God” – Theme for Roman Curia… and for followers of Vincent and Louise

How to use Facebook for prayer

by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

How to use Facebook for prayer – turning a distraction into a tool for focusing prayer

2015 – “Year of Vincentian Collaboration”

by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 31, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration

Fr. Gregory Gay, CM writes to Vincentian Family Leaders – 2015 – “Year of Vincentian Collaboration”

Why in the world should I become a Vincentian Leader?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Why in the world should I become a Vincentian Leader?

All eyes and ears

by Ross Dizon | Jan 27, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

To set before you an ideal (1 Cor 7, 35) Jesus is the great prophet God raised up from among us at the coming of the time of fulfillment. He teaches with God’s authority. God acknowledges that we are right, those of us who do not want to die listening to his words...