Formation

Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 4)

by .famvin | January 24, 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 4)

Gospel Readiness (1 Samuel 3:3-10)

by Tom McKenna, CM | January 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Am I more often alert to the sounds of God’s presence? Or do I not pay much attention to the ways God is directing me?

Ever Wonder About Jesus’ Kindergarten?

by John Freund, CM | January 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

There is so much I don’t know about the family we call The Holy Family and … Our Lady of Nazareth.

Destroy the Idols that Make Us Slaves

by Ross Dizon | January 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus, the only Son who is in the bosom of the Father, makes him known. For us to see him, then, is to see the Father, which gives us reason to destroy our idols. Jesus teaches in the synagogue of Capernaum. He amazes those who hear him, since he strikes them as one...

A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 07

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 3, 2024 | Formation

Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: corporal AND spiritual poverty.

Living Lent in the “School of the Poor”

by Girolamo Grammatico | Mar 3, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Reflections

“Vincentian Lent” invites us to an inner journey of questions and reflections, placing humility and the preferential option for the poor at the center.

Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 2

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Part Two: Personal Experience of Eucharistic Adoration.

A Vincentian View: Good Friends

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

We celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Louise de Marillac on May 9th. This feast invites us to think of Louise, her gifts, and her ministry. Sometimes, I get caught up in a sidebar reflection.

Surprised By Vincentian Elements at the Coronation!

by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I never expected to hear St. Vincent dePaul speaking at the coronation of King Charles III! My ears perked up at the proclamation of what many refer to as the Vincentian Gospel (Luke 4:16).

Defend Those Who Are Poor and Helpless

by Ross Dizon | May 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus lives. That is why they see him and live those who believe in him, and love him. The Spirit of truth does not fail to defend them. Jesus takes leave of his disciples. For comes the hour for him to give his body up and to shed his blood. Hence, they are sad...