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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.

Tuesday Conferences by The God Minute (Video Series)

by Famvin Media Resources | December 21, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

The God Minute is carrying on the tradition of the Tuesday Conferences of St. Vincent de Paul by offering video classes.

Merry Christmas! • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | December 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

That bond, God that unites family in distance, comforts Frederic, gives him “strength and courage.” Did you wish family and friends a Merry Christmas?

From the Greatest to the Least – God is There • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jan 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

"In addition to this general work, He toils with each individual: with the craftsman in his shop, with the woman in her household, with the ant and the bee to do their collecting, and He does so constantly and continually. And why does He labor? For us, dear Sisters,...

CIF Activities for the Vincentian Movement for the Year 2024

by Andrés Motto, CM | Jan 27, 2024 | Formation

Like every year, I am writing to tell you what the different CIF Meetings will be next year so that you can anticipate your participation in time.

Congregation of the Mission celebrate and reconnect with their founder’s heritage

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 26, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

“From the beginning, Vincent de Paul linked the birth of the Congregation of the Mission to the feast of 25 January, the solemnity marking the conversion of St. Paul…” – Fr. Jean Rolex, CM, in an article on cmglobal.org

The Gift of Vincent’s Charism

by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Indeed, Vincent left a wonderful gift to the Church.We all know and appreciate his passion for the poor. His foundations came out of his passion for the poor.

Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 4)

by .famvin | Jan 24, 2024 | Formation

Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC, wrote the following excellent article on Mother Seton. In this series we present her article in six parts. (Part 4)

Gospel Readiness (1 Samuel 3:3-10)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Am I more often alert to the sounds of God’s presence? Or do I not pay much attention to the ways God is directing me?

Ever Wonder About Jesus’ Kindergarten?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

There is so much I don’t know about the family we call The Holy Family and … Our Lady of Nazareth.

Destroy the Idols that Make Us Slaves

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jan 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, the only Son who is in the bosom of the Father, makes him known. For us to see him, then, is to see the Father, which gives us reason to destroy our idols. Jesus teaches in the synagogue of Capernaum. He amazes those who hear him, since he strikes them as one...