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Partnering For the Gospel

by Tom McKenna, CM | December 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

Who Knew a “manger” Could Speak?

by John Freund, CM | December 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“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

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....

Vincentian Prayer Images: With Those Who Grieve

by John Freund, CM | Apr 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

How many can today identify with these words and need the support of our prayers?

Renato Lima: “Let us have faith: God will protect and strengthen all Vincentians during the battle against the coronavirus”

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Apr 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Let us have faith! If we have faith in God and full trust in Our Lord Jesus Christ, we can overcome any adversity.

Lenten Video Series: Day 35, Kindness

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 35: Kindness.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s experiences in places of quarantine

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 5, 2020 | Formation

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton had two life-changing experiences in a place of quarantine.

Letter of Tomaž Mavrič to the Congregation of the Mission, on COVID-19 Pandemic

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Apr 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This pandemic has touched the lives, hearts, and minds of most of humanity. We are invited and called to see the present reality also through Jesus’s eyes and heart

Vincentian Responses to Coronavirus Globally

by Robert Maloney, CM | Apr 5, 2020 | Formation

We asked Fr. Robert Maloney, former Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, to write about how Vincent de Paul himself responded to pandemics of his time.

Live Holy Week with Saint Vincent de Paul

by Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, CM | Apr 4, 2020 | Formation

Holy Week is a time during which the Church offers us the opportunity to deepen our relationship with the Lord Jesus through the contemplation and the celebration of the Paschal mystery.