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Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team

by .famvin | December 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In these very endearing dates, the .famvin team wishes you a happy and blessed Christmas.

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.

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.

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 9)

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 15, 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 Pope Video • For Educators

by .famvin | Jan 14, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Educators.

I Never Saw It Coming

by John Freund, CM | Jan 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I knew the letter was coming. But I never expected to be drawn as deeply into it.

Outbreaks of Glory (Isaiah 49:3)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Every once in a while when reading the Scriptures, something lights up, jumps out into the present time and place.

Magi School for Seekers – Open Enrollment

by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Anyone seeking health insurance or entrance into a school knows the term “open enrollment.” Triggered by a Pope Francis’ homily on the feast of the Epiphany,

Give Witness to the Lamb of God

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jan 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. We are to fix our gaze on him and give witness to him. And we thank God for revealing this to John the Baptist and for sending him to give witness to it. May God give us now the grace to take a long and...