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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.

Advent Reflections: Vincentian Family Office (Part One)

by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

During the Advent Season, each one of the four members of the International Vincentian Family Office will offer a brief video. Part One

Beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the beginning and the end, and the source and the summit of the Good News. That is why we point to him by our words and deeds. Mark presents the beginning of the Good News. But right away he speaks of Isaiah and John. The last fulfills the prophecy about a...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Another Look At Dented Coins

by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Who are the dented coins in my life?

A Letter to Saint Louise

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 29, 2020 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

SlideShare Presentation for November 29: Foundation of the Company of the Daughters of Charity

Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 5)

by René Stockman | Nov 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 5 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.

Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 27, 2020 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation

Short video “Mary is the Bridge” celebrating the 190th Anniversary of the Miraculous Medal (1830-2020).

Les Miserables – Vincentian Influences and Reflections

by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections

Les Miserables strikes a chord in Vincentians when they hear… To love another person is to see the face of God. Victor Hugo admired Vincent de Paul. He based the character of the Bishop on Vincent de Paul.