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....
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...
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...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 20, 2014 | Vincentian Family
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...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2014 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“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...
