Formation

Work and a Dignified Life

by Javier F. Chento | August 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has afflicted the world, has led us to a greater appreciation of men and women who engage in various professions that are socially indispensable, although the individuals who carry them out are rarely worthily remunerated.

Feast of Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (1861-1936)

by Famvin Media Resources | August 2, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

Roman Catholic catechist. Member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Activist for Spanish Romani causes. Patron saint of Romani people. Victim of the Spanish Republican militias during the Civil War.

How I Became a Member of the Vincentian Biblical Reflection Confraternity … my experience!

by Laura Endara de Mantilla | August 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

As a member of the Vincentian Family, I had the opportunity to join the Vincentian Biblical Reflection Confraternity.

July 31, 1809: The Sisters of Charity at Emmitsburg Begin Living Their Rule

by Famvin Media Resources | July 31, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

The Sisters, family members, and students moved into the four-room, two-story stone farmhouse and began living their Provisional Rule on 31 July 1809, which is considered the founding of the Sisters of Charity.

What Do Homeless Need When a Heatwave Comes?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 19, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Writing for Invisible People, Kayla Robbins Robbins, freelance writer, asks what can we do when a heatwave comes?

Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life On Land

by Jim Claffey | Aug 19, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.

A Vincentian View: Dwelling in the Lord’s House

by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

How might Joseph have prayed and meditated on Psalm 27?

Holding On To Joy Amidst Criticism

by John Freund, CM | Apr 16, 2014 | Formation

Holding On To Joy Amidst Criticism - Sr. Ellen LaCapria, DC continues her weekly visual prayer reflection. As we enter this holy time of eucharistic revelation, crucifixion and the joy of resurrection our heads are rightly spinning. In the span of three days we are...

Being well connected

by Ross Dizon | Apr 16, 2014 | Formation, Reflections

Easter Sunday (A), April 20, 2014 – Acts 10, 34a. 37-43; Col 3, 1-4; Jn 20, 1-9 Think of what is above (Col 3, 2) The least of us has risen from the dead and is seated at the right hand of God. Now we await his glorious coming and welcoming words, “Come, you who are...

Saturday Study Hall – “Wake up the World”

by John Freund, CM | Apr 11, 2014 | Formation

he challenge from Pope Francis is clear. "WAKE UP THE WORLD" “The church must be attractive. Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way of doing things, acting, living! (Show) it’s possible to live differently in this world.” "A charism needs to be “lived...

With blood on our hands?

by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2014 | Formation

The somber realization that the crucifixion of innocent humans happens on a daily basis is sobering. We are approaching a week that encompasses our salvation history, including the hope of the eucharistic banquet, the healing of the crucifixion (by his wounds we are...

Dying for life

by Ross Dizon | Apr 9, 2014 | Formation, Reflections

Palm Sunday of Lent (A), April 13, 2014 – Mt 21, 1-11; Is 50, 4-7; Phil 2, 6-11; Mt 26, 14—27, 66 He took the form of a slave (Phil 2, 7) Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. But he is not here to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom...

Saturday Study Hall – Vincentian Campus Culture

by John Freund, CM | Apr 5, 2014 | Formation

What makes a Vincentian campus Vincentian? This was the question Fr. Gregory Gay, CM addressed in his presentation at Niagara University the day before the installation of Fr. James Maher, CM as 26th President of Niagara University. His answer "Hard work and Sheer...

Life-giving death

by Ross Dizon | Apr 2, 2014 | Formation, Reflections

Fifth Sunday of Lent (A), April 6, 2014 – Ez 37, 12-14; Rom 8, 8-11; Jn 11, 1-45 The one who raised Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies (Rom 8, 11) Jesus guarantees life to believers. His love to the end vivifies. Loving as he does, we live...

April eBook – Vincent and spirit of service

by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family

The April offering in the monthly Vincentian eBook offering is St. Vincent de Paul and the Spirit of Service Abstract: If our vocation consists of following Jesus Christ then it is in our total willingness to serve the poor that we find our perfection. This service is...

Saturday Study Hall – Our favorite phrases

by John Freund, CM | Mar 28, 2014 | Formation

Phrase we have used in the Vincentian Family... do we know where they came from and what is their context? Leave God for God Turn the medal The poor are our Lords and masters Affective and effective love The poor evangelize us The poor are our judges The following...