Formation

A New Way of Thinking– A Par-Recycle Works Story

by .famvin | June 28, 2020 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses | 1 Comment

PAR-Recycle Works is a nonprofit electronics recycler in Philadelphia, USA. They have important stories to tell. Here’s one of them.

The Daughters of Charity prevent hunger among single mothers in Ethiopia during COVID-19

by .famvin | June 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Being a single mother of four is always a challenge, even more during a global pandemic.

Racism and Humankind

by Bernard Massarini, C.M. | June 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We, the members of the Vincentian Family in the United States of America firmly state: the lives of men and women of color matter; they are our concern and our sorrow.

Bl. Marguerite Rutan, D.C.

by Famvin Media Resources | June 26, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

Blessed Marguerite Rutan was a French Daughter of Charity who served as the mother superior of a hospital until the time of the French Revolution, when she was executed based on allegations of fanaticism and anti-Revolution sentiment. Guillotined on 9 April 1794 at...

In The Boat (Mark 4:35-41)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

When Mark speaks to this endangered flock, it’s no surprise that he includes a pair of Jesus’ hope-filled parables, lessons on how things grow.

What Can We Learn From Grasshoppers?

by John Freund, CM | Jun 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

“When you first capture the grasshopper, it jumps and jumps and jumps, trying to get out, banging its head against the lid.”

“But the longer the grasshopper’s in there, the less high it jumps, the less it tries, until finally it just sits on the bottom.

Prophets After Jesus Christ’s Own Heart

by Ross Dizon | Jun 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the prophet of prophets. And we who have, due to our baptism, the calling to be prophets will be so only we...

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...