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Partnering For the Gospel

by Tom McKenna, CM | December 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 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 | 2 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....

May 23: St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret

by Famvin Media Resources | May 19, 2019 | Formation

The life of St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret is an adventure marked by a passion: the service of the poor, the “suffering members of Jesus Christ,” and by an event: the French Revolution.

May 17, 1658: St. Vincent Gives Rules to the Congregation of the Mission

by Famvin Media Resources | May 17, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

The Common Rules and the Constitutions of the Congregation of the Mission were printed in 1658 and Vincent distributed copies to the missionaries at an emotional ceremony on the 17th of May.

Keeping Things That Spark Joy

by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

“Keep things that spark joy and get rid of the rest” is the mantra of people seeking to declutter their lives. What sparked joy in St. Vincent and St. Louise?

Why Be a Daughter of Charity in the 21st Century?

by María Dolores Guerra Ferrera, DC | May 16, 2019 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Greetings. My name is Dolores. I have been asked to share with all of you in a few words why I am a Daughter of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. So I begin by explaining why I follow "this man who gave his life for you and for me." Any option today, given the social...

A Vincentian View: The Force of the Spirit

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The Paraclete draws us closer together around important values and with mutual respect. The Paraclete then sends us forth to deal with the people of our world in a supportive and Christian manner.

Quiet Change Agents Giants

by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Jean Vanier changed the attitude of the world to people we might arrogantly label as handicapped. St. Vincent changed the attitude of so many in France towards the poor.

Dear, Precious, Very Costly Indeed

by Ross Reyes Dizon | May 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the perfect model of love to the end. His true and dear followers, then, are those who love one another as he has loved them. Jesus’ followers are as dear to him as children are dear to their parents. And since he is going to be with them only a little while...