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Contemplation: Light and Courage

by Tim Williams | December 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

Vincentian spirituality emphasizes trust in Divine Providence and the importance of discerning and acting on God’s will, a process that requires reflection and attentiveness to the events and people in our lives. Bl. Frédéric Ozanam exemplified this struggle, learning to abandon himself to God’s will and seeking both the clarity to discern it and the courage to act upon it.

Rescue All of Us from All Evil

by Ross Reyes Dizon | December 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus does not come to judge us but to save us. He wants to rescue us from all evil. Hence, he gives himself for us. John preaches that God is about to save, rescue, his people. But he announces, too, that God is about to punish those who have not been true to him....

Firewood for the Soul: Having a Youthful Spirit

by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | December 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 03

by Famvin Media Resources | December 22, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians.

Tuesday Conferences by The God Minute (Video Series)

by Famvin Media Resources | December 21, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

The God Minute is carrying on the tradition of the Tuesday Conferences of St. Vincent de Paul by offering video classes.

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 10)

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 22, 2023 | Formation

In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.

The Ecstasy of the Saints: Mother Seton and Saint Vincent of Saragossa

by Lisa Lickona | Jan 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

When faced with suffering, St. Vincent of Saragossa and Mother Seton responded by letting themselves be loved. They gave everything over to the One who loves us, who wants us unconditionally.

Postcards from Folleville

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 20, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

A presentation on the history of Folleville, France, and especially its church, the place where a transformative moment in the life of St. Vincent took place on January 25, 1617.

Bold Witnesses to Truth: Saint Sebastian and Mother Seton

by Tom Hoopes | Jan 20, 2023 | Formation

Their circumstances couldn’t be more different, but St. Sebastian and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton show us—each in their own way—how to speak truth to power as disciples of Christ.

Saying Goodbye To My “Big Sister”

by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

We are all on a journey and our journeys have a pattern and overlap more than we realize. We are all on a journey to a “final frontier.”

Young People: The Future… and the Now!

by Jim Claffey | Jan 19, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

I wonder if it’s even possible to say something new on climate change. There’s so much material available about it already, dissecting the issue from every angle

A Vincentian View: Ordinary Time

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Our liturgical year has again arrived at its longest season. After the preparation of Advent draws us into the joyful celebration of Christmas, we move to “ordinary time” until Lent leads us into the Easter Season and Pentecost.

Dreamers – Martin Luther King and Many Others

by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

My parents were dreamers. Their dreams kept them going.

Preach the Good News to the Poor

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jan 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one the Lord God has anointed with the Holy Spirit and has sent to preach the Good News to the poor. In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. And the sacred writers and wise holy men and women bring them to light for us to see. We...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 12

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

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