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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.

Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions arrive in USA – 1816

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 23, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

This Monday, July 26, is the anniversary of the arrival of Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions in Baltimore, Maryland USA in 1816. Learn more in this presentation: [slideshare...

The Mutating Vincentian Virus

by John Freund, CM | Jul 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

COVID 19 Is both similar to and very different from the Vincentian Virus. St. Vincent was “patient zero”. We also know the power of the Vincentian Virus and how St. Vincent spread this powerful virus.

“Give Me a Double Share of Your Spirit”

by Shijoy Thykkalaparambil, CM, South Indian Province | Jul 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

The following is a short reflection on the formator seminarian relationship derived from the reading of the departure scene of Elijah from the book of 2 Kings.

Criminalizing Christ: The Nationwide Targeting of Homeless

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 22, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Jesus says any time there is a hungry, thirsty or ostracized person, that person is Christ himself. And if we don’t share our food, our water, or our welcome, then we are rejecting the Incarnation of God in this world.

A Vincentian View: Wednesdays

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Suppose that you served on the committee that debated the choice of the week to honor St. Joseph. What day would you pick?

How Can You See … But Not See?

by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

The quick answer is… find a pair of rose-colored glasses.

Loaves and Fish of the Poor for the Poor

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jul 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the answer in full that the Father gives to our prayers. And we poor people ask him to give us this day our daily loaves of bread. Jesus draws many people due to the signs he has performed for the sick. But he seems to draw more people after going up on the...