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It Is Better to Do Little than to Do Nothing • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | August 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Representatives of the people, Do not say that you lack inspiration. [...] We do not ignore the obstacles or the rivalries, nor the imperfections that stop each project and that perpetuate the debates. But we have never seen that great powers were instituted by easy...

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Notes On the Assumption of Mary

by Famvin Media Resources | August 16, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

“In a sweeping reflection on the feast of the Assumption in 1813, she traced the special blessings Mary received through the stages of motherhood…”

Frogs, Canaries and Pope Francis

by John Freund, CM | August 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We have often heard the stories of the lessons we can learn from frogs and canaries. Now they can help us understand why Pope Francis invited us to join a month-long celebration with the world’s 2.2 billion Christians.

Synodality: A Shared Path with the Poor at the Heart of the Church #famvin2024

by .famvin | August 15, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation | 0 Comments

The article entitled “The Poor in a Synodal Church” by Juan Pablo García Maestro, OSST, discusses the importance of synodality in the Church and how it should focus especially on the poor.

A Vincentian View: Running the Good Race

by Pat Griffin, CM | August 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

As we take pleasure in watching the Olympic Games in these weeks, the images of Paul take on a particular character.

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 36

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Firewood for the Soul: Christmas, The Gift That Keeps On Giving

by Samantha Hill | Dec 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

A Vincentian Minute: Incarnation 03

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation

Fr. Rooney speaks about the Incarnation in Vincentian Spirituality. This week: Embracing the Salvation Project.

Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team

by .famvin | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Go and See the Child Lying in the Manger

by Ross Dizon | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is little and poor. We are to go and see and live his being little and poor, so that we may be clean and free of pride and greed that spell ruin. As the shepherds get the good news about the Savior’s birth, great fear takes hold of them. For a great and...

Three Virtues to Give Ourselves to God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"One thing you may find very helpful is to call to mind the virtues of your Sisters who have died, which were very great; and I have no doubt that there are several saints among them. You’ll find in them the marks of the true spirit of the Daughter of Charity. Try to...

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Frederic Ozanam and Spain

by Javier F. Chento | Dec 23, 2023 | Formation

Frederic wanted to do the Camino de Santiago. One day, feeling in good health, he embarked with his wife and younger brother to Fuenterrabía, Irún and San Sebastián (Spain). It was October 22, 1852. Though the trip to Spain made him very tired, his desire to see Spain...