Formation

Bread of Life that Truly Gives Us our Fill

by Ross Reyes Dizon | July 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Jesus is the bread of life that has come down from heaven. To go to him and to believe in him means to never hunger or thirst again.

July 30: St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.

by Famvin Media Resources | July 30, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments

St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. was the great apostle to the Abyssinian people (today, the people of Eritrea and Ethiopia).

Vincentian Places 20 – Saint-Germain-En-Laye

by Famvin Media Resources | July 30, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

During the latter part of his life, Vincent de Paul had an association with the French Royal Court at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, just west of Paris.

The Famvin Alliance and the ’13 Houses’ Campaign: Transforming Lives of the Homeless Globally #famvin2024

by .famvin | July 30, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

The Famvin Alliance, established in 2017 to commemorate the Vincentian Charism, aims to improve the lives of homeless individuals with innovative solutions. Its “13 Houses” campaign seeks to transform the lives of 10,000 people across 156 countries, inspired by St. Vincent de Paul’s legacy.

Courtrooms or Banquet Halls?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.

All Creation, Praise God (Mt 6:26-30)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

In many different instances, Jesus shows awareness of a world wider than the human one.

To the English-speaking Churches On Earth

by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Paul, called to be an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, to the Church of God that is in Corinth, to you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy.

Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 6)

by .famvin | Feb 7, 2024 | Formation

Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC, wrote the following excellent article on Mother Seton. In this series we present her article in six parts. (Part 6)

Inside Authority (Mark 1: 21-28)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

There is a phase to describe what often happens when somebody who is believable begins to talk: “When he or she stands up to speak, everybody listens!”

Master Class – Encounter Between Old and Young

by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Upon seeing the Lord enter his temple, they are enlightened by the Holy Spirit and recognize him as the child whom Mary carries in her arms. They had been waiting for him all their lives.

February 7 – Feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 6, 2024 | Formation

A presentation: Five Faces of Rosalie Rendu by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.

Anger that Is Just and Constructive as Jesus’

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Feb 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus brings in the kingdom of God and his justice. So, his anger blazes as he sees us looking out for just our own interests, not caring about those who are poor. A leper comes to Jesus, kneels down and begs him: “If you wish, you can make me clean.” The account...