Formation

Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 2)

by .famvin | January 10, 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 2)

The Light That Beckons (Mt 2: 1-12)

by Tom McKenna, CM | January 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Stories can bring delight. And if there ever was a story that has sparked delight among believers, it’s the one about those three travelers from the East…

Vincent As a Seeker

by John Freund, CM | January 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Some time ago, I offered a reflection on “The Magi School For Seekers.” It was based on a homily Pope Francis gave, presenting the Magi as showing the path for modern-day “seekers.”

Fill Our Life with Jesus Christ

by Ross Dizon | January 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the bread of life. Those whose life is full of him have their fill. To go to him and to believe in him is to hunger and thirst no more. To fill their life with Jesus Christ is one of the things that missionaries are to remember (SV.EN:276). And all those,...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 45

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Zeal for God’s House

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Feb 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

On the third Sunday of Lent, for the liturgical reading we have the gospel in which we read about Jesus’s action of...

Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 6

by .famvin | Feb 26, 2024 | Formation

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

A Thought Experiment … Dropping the “G” From Kingdom

by John Freund, CM | Apr 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus taught us to pray ”Thy kingdom come.” He also taught, “The kingdom is already here in your midst.” How do you put those two together? Some emphasize one or the other.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (April 05)

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 4, 2023 | Formation

St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

Risen from among Those Who Are Dead

by Ross Dizon | Apr 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, who died on the cross, has risen. Hence, we cannot look for him among the dead, but among the living. Early in the morning, following the Sabbath right after Jesus’ death and burial, Mary of Magdala goes to the tomb. Knowing what Mark and Luke say, we can...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 22

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (April 04)

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 3, 2023 | Formation

St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

Create in Us a Clean Heart

by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | Apr 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

During this season of Lent, I have had the opportunity to read daily reflections from two different books. One that was particularly striking to me was from Give Us This Day, and was written by Sr. Irene Nowell, OSB.

The Passion of Christ

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Apr 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The famous 2004 film, The Passion of The Christ, directed by Mel Gibson, depicted very vividly the passion which Jesus underwent, especially during the last twelve hours of his life here on earth. The film opens up with a touching visualization of Jesus’ prayer...