Along with significant changes in the Vincentian Family Office, there have been some changes right here at famvin.org...
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What is Vincentian Spirituality?
What is Vincentian Spirituality?
Vincentian charism as lived in various branches of the family
A charism is alive and relevant when through time it is accepted and adopted by many people.
Formation Friday: Refresher on VinFormation Resources
In travels around the Vincentian Family, it seems Famvin has become identified with just the news section of the project. When people finally get to VinFormation, the formation-oriented segment of Famvin, they are amazed at the wealth of resources beyond just the...
Formation Friday – Vincentians using technology
"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...
Vincentian prayer cards – Then… and Now
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
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”
"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
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...
Formation Friday – Silos? or Gardens?
Formation silos and re-inventing the wheel Just about every branch of the Vincentian Family seeks material helpful in forming its constituents. We often talk about collaboration in formation. But do we share our resources with others outside our silo? Previous...
Formation Friday – Systemic change
"Systemic change" - a phrase that has entered into the Vincentian Family vocabulary in recent years. For many who are used to focusing on the immediate and pressing needs of people it can seem abstract and new. Yet it has roots deep in Vincentian Family tradition...
Formation Fridays – Getting the big picture
VinFormation has created visual guides to Vincentian Family Saints, Vincent’s life and times, and various groups in the Vincentian Family.
