Formation

What Must We As Vincentian Family Do?

by John Freund, CM | June 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

With the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we are all struggling to make sense of the past few weeks since the murder of George Floyd.

Novena to St. Vincent de Paul

by Famvin Media Resources | June 12, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

Make a novena to St. Vincent de Paul. Printable and mobile friendly.

Recognizing the Body Of Christ Today

by John Freund, CM | June 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

Gradually I became aware of the Body of Christ frozen in time in Michelangelo’s masterpiece, The Pieta.

The Most Vulnerable Among the Vulnerable

by Sister Michelle Loisel, DC | June 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

There are indications that some Native American populations are facing a disproportionate brunt of the COVID-19 epidemic with higher infection and mortality rates than the overall U.S. population.

St. Louise’s Trinitarian Faith

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 13, 2021 | Formation

In this presentation, see how St. Louise’s faith introduced her to each one of the Divine Persons.

AIC Training Video Series for Feast of Saint Louise, Part 6

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 12, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

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

Imagine Saying This Today!

by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

What is most important to you – your nation, culture, class, race, gender — or first and foremost being in God and a new and international community of God’s people?

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...