Formation
Corpus Christi and the Case for Change
by John Freund, CM | June 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
As you prepare to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, have you ever thought of how it provides the underpinnings for systemic change?
How the pandemic could reshape the U.S. health care system
by Sister Carol Keehan, DC | June 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
It will take providers, employers, unions, insurers, governments and consumers working together to transform our health system into one that is worthy of our great nation.
Eat and Drink for Everlasting Life
by Ross Dizon | June 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent – Whose Lives Matter
by John Freund, CM | June 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
What do our tables say to us about whose lives matter?
Patient and Lowly as Jesus and Farmers
by Ross Dizon | Jun 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is meek and lowly of heart. He wants us to catch his meekness and lowliness. Needless to say, the meek and...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XIII
by John Freund, CM | Jun 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Before dinner, make the examination of conscience… on the resolutions you took at meditation…”
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Untold Stories: The Cross, the Medal and the Rosary
by Sr. Neghesti Michael, DC | Jun 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Every day people come with new and untold stories to the doorway of the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal at 140 rue du Bac.
Saturday Study Hall – Vincentian women
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2014 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis has said ""Women are asking deep questions that must be addressed. The church cannot be herself without the woman and her role. The woman is essential for the church. Mary, a woman, is more important than the bishops." For this week's installment of...
Vincentian workshops in wise asset management
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Wise Asset Management, Strategic Planning, and Grant-Writing - Father Gregory Gay, CM announces a series of workshops focusing on these three topics . "While the workshops are being sponsored by the Congregation of the Mission, we want them to be open to participants...
Saturday Study Hall – Change in depth
by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2014 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The series "Saturday Study Hall" explores a topic in greater depth through the resources of the Vincentian Encyclopedia. (A counter-part, Formation Fridays, explores the more practical resources of VinFormation.) Many will find it particularly interesting to re-read...
Maloney – “transforming hope”
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In his usual insightful and clear style Fr. Robert Maloney, CM addresses the big "why"question and Christian hope in a piece which appeared in America under the title "A Feathered Thing" . Borrowing an image from Emily Dickinson "Hope is the thing with feathers" he...
Saturday Study Hall – Congregation of the Mission
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Jan. 25, 1617 marks the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission when Vincent preached the famous sermon at Folleville. It was not formally set up until January 25, 1625. Initial impetus for foundation - Sermon at Folleville Foundation Day Vincentian...
Fatal attraction
by Ross Dizon | Jan 20, 2014 | Reflections
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), January 26, 2014 – Is 8, 23b – 9, 3; 1 Cor 1, 10-13. 17; Mt 4, 12-23 Praising God and enjoying favor with all the people (Acts 2, 47) Rather than impose, brightness attracts. Whoever imposes admits he is not attractive. St. Francis...
Saturday Study Hall – Vincentian Family Saints
by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
"Study Hall" - echoes of earlier formal stages in our preparation for life. But as the Pope has recently reminded us formation is a lifelong task. In that spirit FamVin is beginning a new series "Saturday Study Hall" which for the most part will draw on articles in...
Formation of Vincentian laity
by John Freund, CM | Jan 8, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Fr. Joseph McCann, CM reflects on leadership lessons in ‘Sister Gen’: A Case Study of Vincentian Leadership. He raises the important question of how Vincentian Formation for Leadership can take place outside traditional structures. "Our case study suggests certain...
Video for Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: January 4
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 1, 2014 | Formation, Vincentian Family
VinFormation presents a new YouTube video on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.