Partnering For the Gospel

A homily preached to a group of retired Vincentians gathered for daily Eucharist in their Philadelphia Infirmary.

Who Knew a “manger” Could Speak?

“What then does the manger tell us? It tells us three things, at least: closeness, poverty and concreteness.“

Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team

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

Contemplation: Light and Courage

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

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....
Sisters and Brothers All by Blood

Sisters and Brothers All by Blood

Jesus is the only Son who is in the bosom of the Father.  Through him, we are children by adoption, and so we cry, “Father,” which then means we are sisters and brothers. Jesus says that his mother, sisters and brothers are those who do God’s will (Mk 3, 35).  It...

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