Formation

Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 2)

by René Stockman | November 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 2 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.

Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War: Meaning For Our Own Era

by Famvin Media Resources | November 6, 2020 | Formation | 1 Comment

Honoring the Vincentian Family Blesseds martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Feast Day: Nov. 6

Elections and the Parable of the Blind Men

by John Freund, CM | November 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

I offer this post from ancient Indian tradition for your reflection.

A Canadian View: The Times They Are A-Changing

by Jim Paddon | November 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

When I hear or read the lyrics to this song I recall the words of Frederic Ozanam in Paris of the 1830’s when he warned us about the growing gap between those with so much and those with so little.

Daughters of Charity Services launches campaign to support disadvantaged young families at Christmas

by Riana Rae Brown | Dec 20, 2021 | Formation, News

Daughters of Charity Services has launched a new campaign – Make a Child’s Christmas – to raise money for young families in the UK who are struggling to meet basic needs.

Let us Minimize Food Waste

by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 20, 2021 | Formation, News

On the level of the Worldwide Vincentian Family, what can we do to promote a reduction in food waste?

A Vincentian Minute: Cradle to Cross

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 19, 2021 | Formation

Fr. Rooney, in an Advent – Christmas video on the mystery of the Incarnation in Vincentian thought and practice, reflects on the spirituality that surrounded St. Vincent.

Ladies of Charity – when did a poor person reveal Christ to you?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2015 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

Ladies of Charity – when did a poor person reveal Christ to you?

Falling back and springing forward

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 10, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Fourth Sunday of Lent (B), March 15, 2015 – 2 Chon 36, 14-16. 19-23; Eph 2, 4-10; Jn 3, 14-21 By grace you have been saved through faith (Eph 2, 8) Jesus crucified bears out that where sin increases, grace overflows all the more. Salvation history is, in summary, the...

Father Tom McKenna – Homemaking ala Louise

by John Freund, CM | Mar 10, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

There’s leaving home, recognizing my true home, returning to it, and unfortunately, not seeing it when it’s there in front of me.

Listen in Silence –- Let the Spirit Lead- Feel the Joy – Journey to God’s Mountain

by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 9, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Listen in Silence –- Let the Spirit Lead- Feel the Joy – Journey to God’s Mountain

Vincentians in the 21st Century and New Evangelization

by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2015 | Formation

Father Armada Riyanto CM (Commission of Vincentian Charisma and Culture of Asia Pacific) reports on the 13th meeting of Vincentian Formators from the Asia-Pacific Region.