Formation

Options in Abuse: Homelessness or Domestic Violence

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 16, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

Abuse victims. “Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #3: The Importance of Friends

by Benito Martínez, C.M. | July 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I pray and ask the Almighty Father to help so many homeless poor people and to help people who are living in inadequate housing conditions … to help all these people find friends who welcome them and strengthen them.

Facial Recognition (Ps 145; Matthew 11:28-30)

by Tom McKenna, CM | July 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

Among the many obstacles thrown up at us in this time of Covid virus is “facial confusion,” the difficulty in reading the mood and disposition of the person talking to me from behind the mask.

“Normal”? Can Mice Teach Us Something?

by John Freund, CM | July 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments

“Who moved my Cheese” is a parable that describes how people face change. It’s about 4 characters running around in a maze trying to locate their “cheese” or what is important to them.

Spirituality for Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 11, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The following video discusses key attributes of Vincentian spirituality, particularly for conference members of the...

Vincentian Footprints in China

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 9, 2021 | Formation

Presentation based on an article by Anthony E. Clark, Ph.D. for the Vincentian Heritage Journal. [slideshare...

Lawyer? Vincentian? Vincentian Lawyers!

by John Freund, CM | Jul 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A National Association of Vincentian Lawyers already exists in Peru. And others are springing up in other Latin American countries. Many hope to form an International Association of Vincentian Lawyers.

What does it mean to be a “spiritual companion?”

by John Freund, CM | Jan 10, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

What does it mean to be a “spiritual companion?”

Five Jesuses: The Four We Invent and the One We Meet

by John Freund, CM | Jan 9, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Five Jesuses: The Four We Invent and the One We Meet – The problem with all of these misunderstandings is that they make Jesus a means to an end

Random acts of kindness

by Ross Dizon | Jan 8, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Baptism of the Lord (B), January 11, 2015 – Is 42, 1-4. 6-7; Acts 10, 34-38; Mk 1, 7-11 He went about doing good (Acts 10, 38) We the baptized are authentic followers of Jesus if we, in imitation of him, are God’s humble and suffering servants. Jesus humbly undergoes...

New Year’s reading – Reviewing a Superior General’s hopes

by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

New Year’s reading – Reviewing a Superior General’s hopes – To what extent were the these three snapshots prophetic? What are the constant themes valid for today? What remains to be done?

Tracy Kemme SC reflects on “Thin places”

by John Freund, CM | Jan 2, 2015 | Formation, Sisters of Charity

Tracy Kemme SC reflects on “Thin places” – The Celtic saints spoke of “thin places.”

Take your pick

by Ross Dizon | Dec 30, 2014 | Formation, Reflections

Epiphany of the Lord (B), January 4, 2015 – Is 60, 1-6; Eph 3, 2-3a. 5-6; Mt 2, 1-12 The Gentiles are coheirs (Eph 3, 6) Those who, like St. Elizabeth Seton, are open to others’ interests are guided to the light, while those who lock themselves up in their own...

An examination of conscience for the rest of us

by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

An examination of conscience for the rest of us… Fifteen challenges for the New Year!

Casa Santa Marta, not Palazzo Apostolico

by Ross Dizon | Dec 23, 2014 | Formation, Reflections

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (B), December 28, 2014 – Sir 3, 2-6. 12-14; Col 3, 12-21; Lk 2, 22-40 Put on … heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience (Col 3, 12) God wants us to be humble and holy in his sight. In Nazareth, sharing...

Vincentians and New Evangelization

by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2014 | Evangelization, Formation

Vincentians and New Evangelization – a presentation by Celestino Fernandez to the Formation Sessions for the leaders of the Vincentian Family (Paris, January 18th, 2014)