Formation

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #4: Leadership is Important!

by A young lay Vincentian from the United States | July 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

It’s good to take a step back and look at leadership during these times. How did our leaders respond?

A Vincentian View: Faithful to the End

by Pat Griffin, CM | July 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Scholars tell us that fully one-third of the teaching of Jesus in the Gospels comes to us through parables.

Are we Finished with Systemic Change?

by Jim Claffey | July 22, 2020 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 7 Comments

Apparently some in the Vincentian Family think our systemic change (SC) work has run its course.

Reign of God and His Justice First

by Ross Dizon | July 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus teaches us how to pray. He wants us to ask first that the Father’s name be praised, his reign come and his will be done. Self-interest plays no part in Solomon’s prayer. He only asks for wisdom to reign. And the Lord does what he asks. So, Solomon knows what to...

Bearers of Joy and Hope That Flows Over

by Ross Dizon | Aug 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus’ is the power that frees us from the sadness and hopelessness of death. He wants us to be bearers of joy and...

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? VI

by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent comes to appreciate that the divine loving in Jesus is directed particularly to the people on the bottom rungs.

A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Vincent de Paul

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 8, 2021 | Formation

Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. says, “In this series, we’ll look at how Vincentian Saints and Blesseds can help us understand the full range of the Vincentian charism.”

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...

Video for Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: January 4

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 1, 2014 | Formation, Vincentian Family

VinFormation presents a new YouTube video on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.