Formation

Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 5)

by .famvin | January 31, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC, wrote the following excellent article on Mother Seton. In this series we present her article in six parts. (Part 5)

A Vincentian View: Reconciliation and Renewal

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

When I celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation with people, my emphasis does not solely embrace God’s forgiveness of our sins of the past, but promotes God’s grace to live a better future.

I Never Knew I Missed the Point!

by John Freund, CM | January 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Have you ever been in a conversation where someone missed your point? I certainly have. Also, more times than I care to admit, I have been the one who missed the point.

Go around Towns and Villages as God Wants

by Ross Dizon | January 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus has come so he may go around towns and villages and preach by words and by works, and as the Father shows him in prayer, the Good News. Before he makes up his mind to go around all of Galilee, Jesus goes off alone to a forlorn place to pray. He does so before...

Post-COVID Modern Day Rip Van Winkles

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

The “digital revolution” began some 50 years ago depending upon which milestone you choose. We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.

Contemplation: Guideposts on the Journey – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | Mar 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org To boast about our accomplishments in works of charity brings to...

“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 8

by .famvin | Mar 5, 2024 | Formation

Three people reflect on how almsgiving manifests the Lord’s love in ourselves and those around us.

Materials for a Vincentian Charism Retreat

by Vincentian Family Office | May 27, 2023 | Featured, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

On the occasion of the feast of Pentecost 2023, an international team from different branches of the Vincentian Family have published a guide for a personal retreat that can be done over the course of five days.

May 30: Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C. (Video from Daughters of Charity International)

by Famvin Media Resources | May 26, 2023 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

See a video called “Given to God,” about Sister Marta Wiecka who was born on 12 January 1874 in Nowy Wiec, Poland.

Learning From Roller Coasters

by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Riding a roller coaster! One of the thrills for children is when their parents take them to a major amusement park.

How do we measure global homelessness?

by Lydia Stazen, IGH | May 25, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Access to quality data is essential in addressing the challenge of homelessness.

A Vincentian View: The Spirit and Mary

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Our New Testament offers two particular contexts when the Holy Spirit filled the Blessed Mother. Of course, we can truly maintain that Mary always experienced this aspect of God’s presence, but two occurrences stand forth.

Ever Know Something Was Coming But Were Unprepared?

by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Let’s explore how prepared the followers of Christ were to face his leaving them and ascending to heaven.

Breath that Creates, Gives Life and Renews

by Ross Dizon | May 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, has come so that his followers, his sheep, may have life and have it to the full. He passes on to them his breath. In the Acts of the Apostles, fifty days separate Pentecost from Easter. But that is not so in John’s Gospel that we hear or...