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Everyone Deserves a Home #famvin2024

by Jim Claffey | July 18, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation | 0 Comments

In only 6 years, from 2018 to 2023, the FAMVIN Homeless Alliance (FHA) has provided over 10,000 formerly homeless people with secure housing and access to other support services.

A Vincentian View: Francis de Sales

by Pat Griffin, CM | July 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac both held Saint Francis de Sales in high esteem.

The Church of Corinth – is the Past Prologue?

by John Freund, CM | July 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare wrote, “What’s past is prologue!” Antonio is rationalizing the past as setting the stage for their next act, as a prologue does in a play.

Contemplation: The Way to Peace

by Tim Williams | July 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Our little human minds and hearts can sometimes become so bound up in worry and anxiety that we find it difficult to act, difficult even to know what actions to take. We pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and then...

Attend to Others according to Their Needs

by Ross Dizon | July 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Jesus is David’s just shoot and his name is “The-Lord-our-justice.” As King and Messiah, then, he cannot but attend to all the people with justice and mercy. Through him, we can go near the Father in one Spirit. To attend to his sent ones who now come back from...

Faith in the Redeemer

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

As we are about to conclude the great season of Easter with the feast of Ascension and Pentecost, it is good to remind ourselves the meaning and the significance of salvific events we celebrated in this liturgical season.

A Vincentian Minute: Signs of New Life and Eternal Life, 5

by Famvin Media Resources | May 14, 2023 | Formation

Latest episode of Fr. Rooney’s series uncovering where life may be found in the Easter Season.

The Pope Video • For Ecclesial Movements and Groups

by .famvin | May 13, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Ecclesial Movements and Groups.

This Week in Vincentian Family History

by Famvin Media Resources | May 12, 2023 | Formation

A look back at what was happening this week in 1849, 1878, and 1888.

Was Jesus an “Either/Or” …or… a “Both/And” Thinker?

by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Last weekend Catholics read the same Gospel passage in church Friday and Sunday. Both times I had the same reaction. I never got past the first line. “Do not let your hearts be troubled?”

A Vincentian View: Good Friends

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

We celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Louise de Marillac on May 9th. This feast invites us to think of Louise, her gifts, and her ministry. Sometimes, I get caught up in a sidebar reflection.

Surprised By Vincentian Elements at the Coronation!

by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I never expected to hear St. Vincent dePaul speaking at the coronation of King Charles III! My ears perked up at the proclamation of what many refer to as the Vincentian Gospel (Luke 4:16).

Defend Those Who Are Poor and Helpless

by Ross Dizon | May 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus lives. That is why they see him and live those who believe in him, and love him. The Spirit of truth does not fail to defend them. Jesus takes leave of his disciples. For comes the hour for him to give his body up and to shed his blood. Hence, they are sad...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 3

by Famvin Media Resources | May 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

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