Mary in the Vincentian Spirituality - Griffin Mary - 12 page booklet - prepared for a mini-retreat for students in...
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“Vincentian” mothers across 3 centuries
by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections | 0 Comments
Three Vincentian models of motherhood
Mary in the Vincentian Tradition
by John Freund, CM | April 29, 2015 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, News | 0 Comments
A different kind of Vincentian dictionary/chronology
by John Freund, CM | April 19, 2015 | News | 3 Comments
A different kind of Vincentian dictionary/chronology
What is a Vincentian spirituality of the laity?
by John Freund, CM | April 10, 2015 | News | 0 Comments
“we do not live in a cloister; we live in the world and yet we should not live as worldly people. This is difficult, very difficult, but this is also our obligation.”
“Forgetting who you are”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
With this reflection, Forgetting Who You Are - Pat Griffin CM continues his series "Considering Consecrated Life"...
Back to basics of the Vincentian Charism
by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2015 | Formation
A handy way to refresh your knowledge of the 5 Vincentian Virtues and other basic elements of the Vincentian Charism....
Formation Friday – Vincentians using technology
by John Freund, CM | Mar 27, 2014 | Vincentian Family
"A picture is worth a thousand words!" This week's exploration of the resources of VinFormation focuses not on theory but on practice. What are some of the creative ways Vincentians are already using technology? A campus-wide Vincentian-themed treasure hunt...
Formation Friday – Vincentian Virtues and Charism
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2014 | Vincentian Family
How would you answer these questions in a paragraph or two: What kinds of virtues should the followers of Vincent and Louise be known for? What is the Spirituality of Louise?… Elizabeth?... Frederic? Is there a Vincentian Christology? What is the place of Mary in the...
Vincentian prayer cards – Then… and Now
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Before Pinterest, Flickr, Instagram, etc. there were ... Holy cards. "Those of a certain age" remember well these religious images of our youth. In the age of photo sharing it seems that old practice is ripe for revival. In this digital age VinFormation is happy to...
Formation Friday – Vincentian Family through the year
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Every family has its special days. The Vincentian Family is no exception. Continuing our exploration of the resources of the VinFormation site within Famvin.org, here is a sample of resources presented as they occur in the course of a year. January 4: Feast of St....
Saturday Study Hall – “Change your way of thinking”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 7, 2014 | Formation, Systemic change
"Change your way of thinking!" I was really struck the first time I realized that the root meaning of "metanoia" or "repent" was "change your way of thinking". Since then every Lent I try to look at what needs to change in my way of thinking about what God is asking...
Formation Friday – Vincentian Lent
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Vincentians' Way of the CrossLent 2014 In addition to these most recent resources developed by VinFormation, perhaps you will find inspiration from these previous Vincentian resources… Vincentians’ Way of the Cross Stations of the Cross from Vincentian Lay...
Art and Vincentian prayer in Lent
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Gospel of Joy - Community Seal - Lenten reflections How can one reflect on Pope Francis' beautiful document "Joy of the Gospel" ( Evangelii Gaudium) via prayerful contemplation of a series of images rooted in the Charity Charism motto "The charity of Christ urges...
Formation Friday – New eBook on Louise
by John Freund, CM | Feb 27, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The March Vincentian eBook of the Month Club features Louise de Marillac, A Committed Woman compiled from various authors. For Louise de Marillac the years 1625-1633 were a time of preparation and discovery and reflection for the incredible ministry that awaited her...
“Now, that is radical!”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
"Radical" A Philippine Vincentian priest offers the following thoughts on the meaning of "radical" as part of his reflection on the Sunday gospel Matthew 5:17-37 ...I hope that the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5: 17-37) can guide us to that which is really radical. Beyond...