Saint Vincent’s devotion to the Trinity was not an intellectual exercise but a search from his heart.
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by Famvin Media Resources | June 5, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
Benito Martínez Betanzos, CM reflects on the mysticism of Saint Louise.
by John Freund, CM | June 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
It has been a journey from Trinity as a puzzle to Trinity as a model for my life.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | June 4, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
Donating an ambulance dedicated to serving the medical emergencies of the homeless is but the latest expression of his sensitivity to their needs.
by Tom McKenna, CM | June 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Especially in these fractious times, how to move more toward unity rather than separation? How to help others to see past tightly held identity markers?
by Famvin Media Resources | May 30, 2021 | Formation
Saint Vincent’s devotion to the Trinity was not an intellectual exercise but a search from his heart.
by Luke Donner | May 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Niagara University Students Luke Donner and Adam Kiedrowski had their research on youth homelessness and COVID-19 published in this month’s PaxLumina.
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
For me, it has been a journey from thinking of the Trinity as a puzzle to be solved to realizing the Trinity is a model for my life.
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
CLM is part of a systemic change project in the Vincentian Family. Former Superior General Robert Maloney describes a Haitian Initiative “Pathway to a Better Life” in an earlier famvin post. The following piece from Fonkose describes the reaction of a graduate....
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2014 | Formation
Can you picture Vincent walking along the road to Paris? It was a relatively well traveled road with priests and officials. In your minds eye watch Vincent as he sees a victim of robbers lying by the wayside. Watch him as he approaches and sees, becomes moved by...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
As part of her ongoing series devoted to visual prayer digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers another visual aid to enter into contemplation about the art of listening. This image arose from her reflection on Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy and is the third...
by Ross Dizon | Mar 17, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Third Sunday of Lent (A), March 23, 2014 – Ex 17, 3-7; Rom 5, 1-2. 5-8; Jn 4, 5-42 While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Rom 5, 8) Jesus lives the true religion. Those who follow his example adore the Father in Spirit and truth. The worship the Father...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 14, 2014 | Formation
We are all on a spiritual journey. Abraham risked all to follow God's invitation even in advanced age. The disciples journeyed with Christ and found themselves in surprising places. So too Vincent. His journey took him seeking a life of security to following Christ...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 12, 2014 | Formation
Digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers a visual aid to enter into contemplation about those excluded and trapped in cycles of poverty. This image arose from her reflection on Pope Francis' Gospel of Joy. This is the second installment of her weekly artistic...
by Ross Dizon | Mar 10, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Second Sunday of Lent (A), March 16, 2014 – Gen 12, 1-4; 2 Tim 1, 8b-10; Mt 17, 1-9 Bear your share of hardship for the gospel (2 Tim 1, 8) Jesus came from the Father and has come into the world to save us. We will be saved if we imitate him, leaving the familiar and...
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 9, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
VinFormation has put together a YouTube video presentation, of excerpts from the Superior General’s Lenten Letter set to classical music. Use it as a personal meditation or present it to a small or large group. View the video
by John Freund, CM | Mar 7, 2014 | Formation, Systemic change
"Change your way of thinking!" I was really struck the first time I realized that the root meaning of "metanoia" or "repent" was "change your way of thinking". Since then every Lent I try to look at what needs to change in my way of thinking about what God is asking...