Formation

Eat and Drink for Everlasting Life

by Ross Dizon | June 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus gives us his flesh to eat and his blood to drink. He fills and strengthens us pilgrims who are on the way to eternal life. Jesus gives his disciples his body to eat, and asks them, “Do this in remembrance of me.” Then, he gives them his blood to drink, and tells...

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?

The Hidden Treasures of Honduras

by Anastazia Hamadejová | June 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This time in Honduras taught us to live in accord with a pastoral plan but also to be able to change plans in accord with the situation.

Faithful to God’s Plan for My Life

by .famvin | June 7, 2020 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation | 0 Comments

It is “not that Catherine Labouré was holy because she saw the Blessed Virgin; she was holy because she was faithful to the mission given her to do.”

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.

Reflection on the Chapel of the rue du Bac

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 6, 2021 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation

Based on a sermon by Jean Daniel Planchot, CM.

AIC Training Video Series for Feast of Saint Louise, Part 5

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 6, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

The fifth in a series of videos offered by the AIC International Training Team to mark the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac.

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...