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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.

Me-ism In Our World … and Church

by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Me-ism! A lens to understand our world, church… and the three year “synodal process” beginning October 2021.

“Saint Vincent de Paul: a mystic of charity” … reflection by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell

by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 7, 2021 | Formation

The meeting of the leaders of the Vincentian Family will take place (in a virtual manner) on September 16 and 17. For this occasion, we have prepared a video on "Saint Vincent as a mystic of charity" ... a reflection offered by Fr. Hugh O'Donnell, CM. This video is...

Rumors, No; Intimate Knowledge, Yes

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Sep 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed. To know and confess him so is to go beyond rumors; it is to live and die like him. There are rumors that Jesus is John the Baptist who is back to life. Or is Elijah who is expected to come before the Day of the Lord...

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? X

by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

What is a disciple of Vincent called to be?

We Are One

by Asuncion Marchan | Sep 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Participation of the missionaries in the condition of the poor, so that we not only attend their evangelization, but that we ourselves are evangelized by them.

“Youth and Life” Home in Cuautla de Morelos (Mexico)

by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

“Youth and Life” is a civil association founded in 2002 by Father Miguel Blázquez Avix, CM dedicated to protecting at risk children by providing them with a home.

The Pope Video • An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle

by .famvin | Sep 4, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle.

From DePaul University: Helping Students Experiencing Food Insecurity

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 3, 2021 | Formation

In this video from their “Seeds of the Mission” series, Rick Moreci, Director of Housing, Dining, and Student Centers at Depaul University, talks about their student Food Pantry.

Which Labor Day Are You Celebrating?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Is Labor Day the last hurrah of summer? The weekend to catch supposedly fantastic sales? A recognition of the dignity of work? It is all that and more!