Formation
Post-COVID Modern Day Rip Van Winkles
by John Freund, CM | March 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The “digital revolution” began some 50 years ago depending upon which milestone you choose. We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.
Contemplation: Guideposts on the Journey – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 8
Lift up the Son of Man on the Cross
by Ross Dizon | March 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 01
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 31, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Passion.
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Conclusion
by .famvin | Mar 30, 2024 | Formation
In this final episode, Fr. Aidan Rooney, CM, encourages us to become closer to God through Jesus and our Blessed Mother.
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 7
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we shared a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
A Vincentian View: Lessons from Ozanam
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Labor Day, the beginning of the academic year, and the liturgical calendar (September 8) merge in drawing Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam to my mind at the beginning of September.
Remember Where You Were on 9/11?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I don’t think I will ever forget the morning of 9/11/2001. The phone rang. A close friend could barely say “Turn on television… the World Trade Center…” She could not finish the sentence!
Reach by Grace the Unreachable Star
by Ross Dizon | Sep 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is not of the world. Nor are his true disciples. They get to reach what we who are humans find hard to reach. There is no doubt that the way Jesus teaches is not the same as others’ way. For he teaches with authority, not as the scribe. Also, there is such a...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 21
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Live with a Higher Purpose
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Sep 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
There is a beautiful story which tells us about the importance living with a sense of higher purpose in our daily life. Once a man was passing by a construction site. The workers were busy with their different kinds works. He was curious to know what they were doing....
Four Themes in the Spirituality of St. John Gabriel Perboyre
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 11, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. asks: What does St. John Gabriel Perboyre teach us about living God’s life?
God Reveals His Will to the Little Ones • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Sep 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"Another thing that recommends simplicity to us in a wonderful way are those words of Our Lord, I confess to you, Father, because you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to little ones (Mt 11:25). I acknowledge this, Father, and...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The Chest of Drawers of the Poor Family
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 9, 2023 | Formation
One New Year's Eve, Frederic Ozanam was telling his wife Amélie about a poor family who had known better days, but were now reduced to such shifts that they had been compelled to pledge a handsome chest of drawers, the last remnant that remained to them of former...
The Pope Video • For People Living on the Margins
by .famvin | Sep 9, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For People Living on the Margins.