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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?

How Many Different Languages Does Mary Speak?

by John Freund, CM | December 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In a sense, I have never outgrown the “why” stage of childhood.

Christmas Reflection

by Famvin Media Resources | December 20, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

Brief Christmas presentation (excerpt of document by Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M.)

Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 6: The Birth of Christ: The Joy of Advent and the Vincentian Vocation

by .famvin | December 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

For those living the Vincentian vocation, the joy of Christmas is intimately connected with the joy of serving the poor and needy— echoing the biblical teaching, “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam, Edified by the Piety of the Great

by Javier F. Chento | Nov 4, 2023 | Formation

After some adventures, soon after Frédéric arrived to Paris at age 18, he ended staying at André Marie Ampère's home, a famous scientist, who lived on Rue Fosses-Saint Victor, 19. Frédéric stayed in the room of the son, Jean Jacques Ampère, who at the time was...

November 6: Blessed Vincentian Martyrs of Spain, 1936 (Complete List)

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 3, 2023 | Formation

Complete list of 102 Vincentian Martyrs of 20th Century Spain, with links to their pictures and biographies.

Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News

by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.

A Canadian View: Homelessness – Why Should We Care? What Can We Do?

by Jim Paddon | Nov 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.

Echoes (Luke 12:35-38)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I’ve always had a liking for country music. One of the special effects its singers use is what might be called echoing.

Unfinished Family Business?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Have you had someone close to you die? One with whom you had unfinished business?

Slaves in the Same Way as Jesus

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Oct 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus takes the form a slave and becomes like us. We who seek to follow him are to become lowly slaves in the same way that he is. For us who try to be and live as Jesus, to be first means to be slaves (Mk 10, 43-45). And today’s gospel teaches the same lesson. ...