The children in your life are going to want to know why that person is sleeping on the sidewalk or pushing a shopping cart full of belongings.
The questions will vary. So should our answers.

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | September 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by Famvin Media Resources | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 2 Comments
Slide presentation based on the article “Mental Prayer: Yesterday and Today – Some Reflections on the Vincentian Tradition” by Father Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
by John Freund, CM | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Before we tackle that question … who framed that question?
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Each year at St. John’s University we celebrate Founder’s Week from September 20-27.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 22, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The children in your life are going to want to know why that person is sleeping on the sidewalk or pushing a shopping cart full of belongings.
The questions will vary. So should our answers.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Sometimes, I need to preach on a Psalm. This past Sunday, our liturgy offered Psalm 100 as our response to the first reading.
by Ross Dizon | Jun 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus comes to his own people and they persecute him. This will also be the fate of his disciples. They waver due to...
by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week One: Hope in the Darkness.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One way to hear the Advent Gospel message is to put ourselves in the shoes of all those people walking out to that desert to listen to John the Baptist.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
For most, but not for everyone, Thanksgiving is a day with lots of good things to eat, parades and football games to watch, family traditions to be celebrated.
by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Over the next four weeks, the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will reflect on Mother Seton’s lifelong journey of Advent. Introduction.
by Ross Dizon | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the King who comes to rule the earth with justice. We all have to repent and prepare for his coming. To prepare the way of the Lord, this is what all of John the Baptist’s being and doing is about. To prepare means, first of all, to preach repentance, to...
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
by Tom Hoopes | Nov 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The Miraculous Medal is a bestseller at religious goods stores worldwide, and has been for more than a century.
by .famvin | Nov 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Vincentian Spirituality.
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
What are the bonds between the Miraculous Medal and the Vincentian Family? Slideshare presentation with reflection questions to share with your group.