Formation

“Only the Vincentian Family came to help us”

by .famvin | July 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Latin America is now the epicenter of COVID-19. The Vincentian Family has stepped up to the challenge and continues to work with the poor.

We Need to Reflect on Other Pandemics, Equally Undesirable!

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | July 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

The coronavirus is not the only pandemic that we have to confront together.

The Pope Video • Our Families

by .famvin | July 4, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Our Families.

July 4: Feast Day of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

by Famvin Media Resources | July 3, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

Pier Giorgio Frassati was not one to do the minimum when it came to works of charity, and he didn’t want a life of spiritual mediocrity.

June 30: First Miraculous Medals

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 27, 2021 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation

The Miraculous Medal is a material object that points to the spiritual... a visible reminder of invisible realities....

Separating Justice from Jargon

by Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, CM | Jun 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

A not-so-simple question about critical race theory plumbs the depths of our DEI work

Daughters of Charity, Blessed Martyrs of Arras

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 25, 2021 | Formation

The French Revolution challenged each religious person's fidelity to Jesus Christ and to the Church. ...

Second thoughts

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

Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), September 28, 2014 – Ez 18, 25-28; Phil 2, 1-11; Mt 21, 28-32 If there is any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy (Phil 2, 1) Just like his Father, Jesus does not wish us sinners to die but to turn back to...

Mass on iPhone vs “going to Mass”

by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

With all of the hype about new iPhones Busted Halo has a timely post “Is watching Mass on TV or on my iPhone just as good as going to Mass?”

Jesus Christ, C.M.

by Ross Dizon | Sep 16, 2014 | Formation, Reflections

Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), September 21, 2014 – Is 55, 6-9; Phil 1, 20c-24. 27a; Mt 20, 1-16a Conduct worthy of the Gospel (Phil 1, 27) God wants all human beings to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Those who really know him and the...

Poisoning ourselves?

by Ross Dizon | Sep 9, 2014 | Formation, Reflections

God greatly exalted him (Phil 2, 9) No one has greater faith than the one who, feeling totally forsaken and helpless, still commends his spirit into the hands of the Father. Whoever believes in this greatest Believer and catches his faith will be saved. Faith, in...

Vincent’s Values: A Spiritual Perspective (Video)

by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Vincent’s Values: A Spiritual Perspective – This is an original essay written and read by Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M., Ph.D.

Resources for the Feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam (Sept. 9)

by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

The VinFormation project of FamVin has posted a series of resources for the Feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam (Sept. 9)

Truth to power

by Ross Dizon | Sep 2, 2014 | Formation, Reflections

Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), September 7, 2014 – Ez 33, 7-9; Rom 13, 8-10; Mt 18, 15-20 Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another (Rom 13, 8) In the end, love is what it is all about. It is God. It never fails. It keeps no records of wrongs (“If...

The Words and Deeds of St Louise de Marillac

by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

The Words and Deeds of St Louise de Marillac As part of their continuing preparation for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of their founding by Vincent the leadership team of the AIC International offers another in its monthly ongoing formation resources.