Formation

Illustrations in the Common Rules of the Congregation of the Mission

by Famvin Media Resources | January 12, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

Father John Rybolt, C.M. describes and analyzes the two engravings in the original edition of the Common Rules of the Congregation of the Mission.

Why Was Jesus Baptized?

by John Freund, CM | January 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.

“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.”

by Sr. Carol De Angelo | January 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.” Pope Francis’ plea to decision makers and participants at COP28 and to all of us has been resonating in my heart.

Leaving No One Behind: A Promise and a Challenge for our Age

by Dr. Linda M. Sama | January 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

How can we leave anyone behind? How can we turn our backs on those who need us most?

Contemplation: Not to Be Forgotten – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | Feb 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org There are thousands of agencies, organizations, and individuals who offer...

Adore the Father in Spirit and Truth

by Ross Dizon | Feb 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus shows us how to adore the Father in Spirit and truth. To learn from him, then, means to keep the true religion. ...

Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 7

by .famvin | Feb 27, 2024 | Formation

Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 23

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Vincentian Voices Network: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

by Jim Paddon | Apr 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

What is white privilege? This is a term we have all heard but it can be difficult to understand if you are a Caucasian middle-class person, or especially if you are struggling within the cycle of poverty.

We are an Easter People

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Apr 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In one of the hymns for Easter season, we sing; “We are an Easter people, ours is an Easter faith.”

Easter 2023: Through the Eyes of Mary, Finale With Father Aidan Rooney, CM

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 9, 2023 | Formation

In this video, Fr. Aidan Rooney, CM, ponders how the Blessed Mother has spoken directly to our Catholic community through her many apparitions, sharing her universal message and bringing us closer to her Son, Our Lord Jesus.