Formation
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 4
Who Is Missing?
by Jim Claffey and Grace D. Bagdon | February 22, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The Collaborative Instinct
by Tom McKenna, CM | February 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
There have been times in both the history of the Jewish people and in our own Church when there was a wide dividing line between the clergy and the rest of the believing people.
Lourdes and the Common Extremism of the Saints
by John Freund, CM | February 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In theory, and to some degree by nature, I tend to resist extremist views whether liberal or conservative. I still remember my mother stressing “der goldener mittleweg” – the golden middle way.
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Two Lenten Meditations (Slide Presentation)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
“Our contemplation of the crucified Lord can not remain merely a pious exercise…” – Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
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Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 25
by .famvin | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
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Which are you? A “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” and “Big Picture.”
Sheep Who Do Not Have a Shepherd
by Ross Dizon | Jun 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, seeks the good of the sheep. He is not like those who steal, slaughter and destroy as they seek their own good. Jesus has compassion for the crowds, for they are troubled and abandoned like sheep that have no shepherd. A circumstance, then,...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 8
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Vincentian Voices Network: Removing Indifference
by Jim Paddon | Jun 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As I have stated in past articles, our biggest challenge is not hatred but indifference.
Take Time to “Go Off line”
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jun 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In the Gospel, there is a passage which shows how Jesus wanted us to be persons who dedicate some time to be oneself, away from our works and all other distractions. The apostles, after their mission when they returned, Jesus said to them; “Come away to a deserted...
A Vincentian Minute: The Fire Inside
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 11, 2023 | Formation
“Living in Imitation of the Trinity” – Fr. Rooney continues a short series on the special feasts in the wake of the celebration of Pentecost.
“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time” Reflection on Vincentian Virtues
by Zeracristos Yosief, C.M. | Jun 11, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
To the question “how do you eat an elephant?” a wise man answered “one bite at a time.”
Being Evangelized By The Poor
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 9, 2023 | Formation
The phrase “the poor evangelize us” is an experience common to all who have encountered the poor.
Mindwalking Keeps Surprising Me
by John Freund, CM | Jun 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
For me, ”mindwalking” is always a surprise!I never know where the surprise is hiding. I rarely end up where I thought I was going.
Doctrine of Discovery and Its Implications!
by Carol De Angelo, SC | Jun 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As a member of the Vincentian Family Social Justice Advocates group, I am grateful that we have taken the time to delve more deeply into racism, white privilege, the legacy of Native American Boarding Schools in USA and Canada, and at our April meeting, the Doctrine of Discovery.