Formation
Inside Authority (Mark 1: 21-28)
by Tom McKenna, CM | February 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
There is a phase to describe what often happens when somebody who is believable begins to talk: “When he or she stands up to speak, everybody listens!”
Master Class – Encounter Between Old and Young
by John Freund, CM | February 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Upon seeing the Lord enter his temple, they are enlightened by the Holy Spirit and recognize him as the child whom Mary carries in her arms. They had been waiting for him all their lives.
February 7 – Feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | February 6, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
A presentation: Five Faces of Rosalie Rendu by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Anger that Is Just and Constructive as Jesus’
by Ross Dizon | February 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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A Vincentian View: A Great Symphony of Prayer
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis has invited the Christian community to center 2024 around the theme of prayer.
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“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 10
by .famvin | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation
Three people tell us how fasting is a symbolic gesture that helps us focus on prayer and reconciliation with the Lord.
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Clocks Versus the Time In Our Heads
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Changing your clocks, watches, and iPhone settings might not be as important as you think. Before you panic about being out of sync for your 9:00 am meeting, hear me out!
Wise Stewards of the Earth and of the Poor
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis began his first Encyclical by stating “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Sinore” - “Praise be to you, my Lord.” This was taken from the Canticle of St. Francis Assisi, in which he compared the world as a common home, where the Mother Earth sustains and governs us with...
A Vincentian Minute: Signs of New Life and Eternal Life, 2 and 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 30, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney’s new series uncovering where life may be found in the Easter Season.
A Young Adult Reflects on Saint Louise de Marillac
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 28, 2023 | Formation
“Out of all the Vincentian figures that are highlighted at DePaul, I find Louise to be my personal favorite due to the fact that her life story is relatable.” – Brianna-Paige Alegbeleye, DePaul Alumna
Eyes on Earth Day – Eyes Closed? Glazed? Wide-open?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We often use images that speak of another’s awareness of something. Turning a blind eye! Eyes glazed over! Having one’s eyes wide open.
Handcuffs Will Not Stop Homelessness!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 27, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
In a recent reflection on the site Invisible People, Robert Davis makes the point that handcuffs will never solve homelessness.
What history rhymes with a future of justice and peace?
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Apr 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The history of Social Development at the UN continues to echo but more rhymes are needed so that it leads to a fulfillment of the promises of placing people at the center of development, eradicating poverty, providing productive employment and decent work, and creating social inclusion.
A Vincentian View: The Work of God
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
One of the verses from a Gospel of the past week captured my thinking and prompted my reflection: “This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent.”
Emmaus – Why Was Jesus Slow Revealing His Resurrection?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Suppose you just discovered you were instantly cured of painful cancer? Did someone wipe out a longstanding debt?
Grasp What Jesus Is, What He Says and Does
by Ross Dizon | Apr 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus who is close to the Father’s heart makes him known to us. It is crucial that we grasp what Jesus is, what he says and does. Those to whom Jesus speaks do not grasp what he teaches by way of a figure of speech. And they are not the disciples but the Pharisees. ...