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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....

The Synod as an Emmaus Journey!

by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Seeing beyond each personal experience! Isn’t that what the Synod is about? We hear the Spirit and recognize the inadequacies of our individual understandings regarding the the needs of peoople in other parts of the world.

Call to Repentance and Salvation

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Oct 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The Son of Man has come to seek out and save sinners. We can answer him because he is the first to call us to repentance and salvation. Zacchaeus badly wants to see who Jesus is. Never mind that he is short. Wouldn’t it be sad if those who call out to say Jesus is...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Common Sense Or Indiscreet Zeal

by John Freund, CM | Oct 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Can I recognize when I used common sense and when I was indiscreet?

Spirituality, Commitment and Passion

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

A reflection on the three characteristics of a Vincentian Leader: spirituality, commitment and passion

What do you love about being a Sister of Charity?

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Sisters of Charity

Here are some videos from a series called “Why I love the SCLs” (Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth).

Diary of a Vincentian: In Plain Sight, Yet Invisible

by Javier F. Chento | Oct 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

These stories, these lives, are the real tragedies on the stage of London – playing out each day, each night. In plain sight, yet invisible.

October 27: Sisters of Charity Federation of North America #UnstoppableCharity

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 25, 2019 | Formation, Sisters of Charity

A video to watch in celebration of the anniversary of the Establishment of the Sisters of Charity Federation of North America.

What If St. Vincent Had Called a Synod

by John Freund, CM | Oct 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

For the past few weeks Pope Francis is hosting a Synod of Bishops devoted to the issues faced in the Amazon region, sometimes called the lungs of our earth. What Would Vincent Say?