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It Is Better to Do Little than to Do Nothing • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | August 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Representatives of the people, Do not say that you lack inspiration. [...] We do not ignore the obstacles or the rivalries, nor the imperfections that stop each project and that perpetuate the debates. But we have never seen that great powers were instituted by easy...

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Notes On the Assumption of Mary

by Famvin Media Resources | August 16, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

“In a sweeping reflection on the feast of the Assumption in 1813, she traced the special blessings Mary received through the stages of motherhood…”

Frogs, Canaries and Pope Francis

by John Freund, CM | August 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We have often heard the stories of the lessons we can learn from frogs and canaries. Now they can help us understand why Pope Francis invited us to join a month-long celebration with the world’s 2.2 billion Christians.

Synodality: A Shared Path with the Poor at the Heart of the Church #famvin2024

by .famvin | August 15, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation | 0 Comments

The article entitled “The Poor in a Synodal Church” by Juan Pablo García Maestro, OSST, discusses the importance of synodality in the Church and how it should focus especially on the poor.

A Vincentian View: Running the Good Race

by Pat Griffin, CM | August 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

As we take pleasure in watching the Olympic Games in these weeks, the images of Paul take on a particular character.

February 7: Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 6, 2022 | Formation

During the early 19th Century, the inhabitants of the Mouffetard district of Paris experienced physical, social, spiritual, and moral misery. This was the environment in which Sister Rosalie served through her entire adult life. Learn how Blessed Rosalie Rendu brought...

Towards the Fifth Centenary of the Congregation of the Mission

by Marlio Nasayó Liévano, c.m. | Feb 6, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

Let us try to understand and appreciate the desires of St. Vincent de Paul regarding his “Little Company.”

Circular Letter from the President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 5, 2022 | Formation, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Circular Letter, written by the International President General, has been published.

The Pope Video • For Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women

by .famvin | Feb 5, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women.

Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, DC: a teacher of life, a messenger of love

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 4, 2022 | Formation

There was a time, not so long ago, when a woman, full of enthusiasm and vocation for the weakest children of society, gave her life to educate a great generation of young people who, thanks to her, found the strength to change their lives.

The “Broccoli Approach” to Synodality

by John Freund, CM | Feb 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

We probably should thank Alka-Seltzer for a phrase used by most mothers. (It seems they all went to the same “Mommy School”)

A Canadian View: A Culture of Encounter

by Jim Paddon | Feb 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

While we pride ourselves as Vincentians, on our efforts of charity and justice, how often do we really hear what those we serve are telling us?

A Vincentian View: The Prophet

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

This scripture reminds us of our responsibility to honor the prophets among us.

Fishers of Men and Women, Sinners All

by Ross Dizon | Feb 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the leading fisher of men and women. Those he calls are also, though sinners, to be fishers of other sinners. Jesus tells Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” And Simon answers, “Teacher, we have worked hard all night and have...