Formation
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Windswept Life Bearing Seeds for the Future
by Elisabeth Scalia | January 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
When we consider Mother Seton’s legacy, we can see how her faith in God grounded her life of service, and that heaven itself is seeded with her prayers for the help of others.
Elizabeth Seton— Mission of Education: Faith and Willingness to Risk
by Famvin Media Resources | January 3, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this presentation, Sr. Betty Ann McNeil, D.C. imagines St. Elizabeth Seton speaking about her mission of education. Seton’s own words are combined with adaptations of her writings.
Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 1)
A Vincentian View: “Becoming a Mother”
by Pat Griffin, CM | January 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
This Christmastime has had a special character for me. Watching each of my nieces with her child has been an education.
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Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 2
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
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To Vincentians Throughout the World This Lent
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2024 | Formation
This Lenten presentation is from a letter by former Superior General Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
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A Parable of the Bike
by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The author’s reflections did not refer to pleasant bike rides in the safety of a park. He speaks of the hostility and risks faced by bike riders on busy city streets or highways.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 25)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 24, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Follow-Up to Lenten Letter of Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 24, 2023 | Formation
Let us look at all the parts of this mural in more detail.
Pope Francis – Confession Changed His Life
by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In 1953 at the age of 17, Pope Francis had a life-changing experience in confession.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 24)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 23, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Lent 2023: Our Lady of Siluva, With Father Patrick J. Griffin, CM
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 23, 2023 | Formation
A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Siluva and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.
“Homelessness is a silent war on children”
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 23, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
What is the average age of homeless persons in America? Over 50 Between 30 and 49 Between 15 and 29 Below 15 I really wonder how many would have guessed age 11, much less that it is a well-researched fact. (as of January 2022). More info at this link Cynthia Griffith...
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 23)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 22, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Lent 2023: Our Lady of Lezajsk, With Father Gregory J. Semeniuk, CM
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 22, 2023 | Formation
A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Lezajsk and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.
Never Alone (John 11:1-45)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
One of the heaviest of feelings is the one of being alone. You hear it in the cry of an infant, and more generally you catch it in the forlorn look of any lonely person.