Formation
Vincentian Places 20 – Saint-Germain-En-Laye
by Famvin Media Resources | July 30, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
During the latter part of his life, Vincent de Paul had an association with the French Royal Court at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, just west of Paris.
The Famvin Alliance and the ’13 Houses’ Campaign: Transforming Lives of the Homeless Globally #famvin2024
by .famvin | July 30, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
The Famvin Alliance, established in 2017 to commemorate the Vincentian Charism, aims to improve the lives of homeless individuals with innovative solutions. Its “13 Houses” campaign seeks to transform the lives of 10,000 people across 156 countries, inspired by St. Vincent de Paul’s legacy.
Firewood for the Soul: Prayer and Silence
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | July 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Women 03
by Famvin Media Resources | July 28, 2024 | Formation | 1 Comment
Fr. Rooney continues his series on “Vincentian Women.” This week: The Duchess of Aiguillon.
This week: Feast of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. (July 30)
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 2, 2024 | Formation
Beginning around 1840, St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M., began providing spiritual assistance to the people of what is today the countries of Eritrea and Ethiopia,, and the people welcomed him and his guidance.
Finding our way back to Galilee with Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Aug 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I found my path back to Galilee with the help of Pope Francis. For me, it was by way of a homily he preached in Canada.
Synodality in the Life and Work of Saint Vincent de Paul #famvin2024
by .famvin | Aug 1, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation
Saint Vincent de Paul is an emblematic figure in Catholicism, renowned for his profound commitment to the poor and marginalized. However, one of the lesser-explored aspects of his legacy is his approach to synodality.
Firewood for the Soul: Resilience
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Jul 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Series of Short Video Reflections from SVP England and Wales
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 30, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jon Cornwall, Director of Membership, SVP England and Wales, presents a series of short videos on the way we love, and other threads of our Vincentianism that are worth reflecting on.
To Comply with the Precepts or to Be Truly Christian • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
It is easier to use an uplifting language, to fulfill certain positive precepts, to reject certain pleasures, than to be deeply filled with the evangelical spirit, to keep it in the depths of the soul to ennoble it, purify it, and improve it; in short: to reproduce it...
St. Vincent de Paul: A Master of Charity and Faith for the Youth of Today
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 29, 2024 | Formation
St Vincent de Paul, who lived between 1581 and 1660, is an emblematic figure for anyone seeking to live a life based on charity, faith and love for the poor. His example, although belonging to a bygone era, is extremely relevant and offers valuable lessons for young...
June 30: First 2,000 Miraculous Medals are struck
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 28, 2024 | Formation
June 30 is the anniversary of when the first 2000 Miraculous Medals were delivered to Father Jean-Marie Aladel, C.M.
Part 2: Episcopal Message Resurfaces
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Highlights from Part 2 of a truly prophetic forgotten document published by the U.S. Catholic Bishops more than a quarter-century ago.
Contemplation: The Challenge of Modern Times
by Tim Williams | Jun 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Blessed Frédéric and his friends founded the Society in 1833 in answer to a challenge posed to them by another group of students in a discussion group called the Conference of History. The other students, adherents to San...
It’s Called Fairness
by Jim Claffey | Jun 27, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
A three-year-old screams “It’s not fair” when she thinks her brother gets something she doesn’t. Another child cries out the same when told it’s time for bed while an older sibling stays up.
Who’s In/Out? (Mark 3:20-35)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I remember a man complaining that there was too much dissention in his family. He used a memorable phrase to describe their connections: “In a given month, who’s in and who’s out?”