Formation
July 4: Feast Day of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
by Famvin Media Resources | July 3, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
Pier Giorgio Frassati was not one to do the minimum when it came to works of charity, and he didn’t want a life of spiritual mediocrity.
The Declaration of Independence – Read It Recently?
by John Freund, CM | July 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 4 Comments
Why Do Homeless People Have Cell Phones?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 2, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 2 Comments
Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic: #1 – Our Elders are Important
by Javier F. Chento | July 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Our elders are important: not only because we are what we are thanks to their work in the past, but because they are the most precious thing we have in our families and our society.
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Choose the One Who Chooses Us First
by Ross Dizon | Jul 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus leads and completes the mission of those he sees fit to choose on his own initiative. They, in turn, keep their...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? I
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Luke 4:18 – “He has sent me to… bring good news to the poor.”
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Seeking Wisdom Through Common Ground
by Mary Frances Jaster | Jul 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In 1993, my husband Bill and I set out on a new journey and, together with the Vincentian priests and brothers, birthed the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers (which is now part of MISEVI).
Saturday Study Hall – Vincent embodies the Good Samaritan
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...
“Are you listening?”
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...
The first thing he did was ask
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...
Saturday Study Hall – Journey with Vincent
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...
“The Excluded Are Still Waiting”
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...
Healthy and liberating insecurity
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...
Video Adaptation of 2014 Lenten Letter
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
Saturday Study Hall – “Change your way of thinking”
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...
Ash Wednesday, Lent – in two minutes
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2014 | Formation
Looking for a quick way to explain Ash Wednesday to your friends? Look no further than Busted Halo’s® two-minute video that describes the day which begins the season of Lent, and why Catholics and many Christians receive ashes on their foreheads. First released for...