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UN Mission Visit with Ambassador Krzysztof Szczerski and Malgorzata Benson

by Jimmy Walters | October 10, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

The focus of our meeting was ending homelessness (no easy task). Last month, in our newsletter, I raised the challenge of remaining hopeful in this advocacy work.

Synodality In The Vincentian Charism – Part One

by Mª Isabel Vergara Arnedillo, D.C. | October 10, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation | 0 Comments

This research is the Master’s Thesis of the “Masters in Vincentian Studies” program of Sister María Isabel Vergara Arnedillo, current Visitatrix of the Spain-East Province of the Daughters of Charity.

A Vincentian View: A Story for Yom Kippur – Jonah

by Pat Griffin, CM | October 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

As Christians, we can pray with and for our Jewish brothers and sisters on these holy days. We can learn from their time of devotion and reflection.

The Vincentian Virus

by John Freund, CM | October 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I see some Covid connections with another, more benign virus – the Vincentian Virus. COVID19 is both similar to and very different from the Vincentian Virus.

Are You a Genius?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Who are the great geniuses of history? There are certainly many who shaped the daily lives of people of their time … and well beyond.

Contemplation: A Spirit of Poverty

by Tim Williams | Sep 24, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org “All those who have experience of public charity,” wrote Bl. Frédéric in...

Haughty That Are on the Way to Gehenna

by Ross Dizon | Sep 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is meek and lowly of heart. Hence, he wants us to be meek and lowly of heart also, and not at all haughty. ...

Contemplation: Who Do They Say That We Are?

by Tim Williams | Aug 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org “Who do the people say that I am?” Christ asked of his disciple, before asking, “And who do you say that I am?” He was not surprised to receive two different answers, despite the fact that He never wavered in telling all...

Clean and Not Clean in the Eyes of God

by Ross Dizon | Aug 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one who sees God. Hence, he cannot but be the eldest among many brothers and sisters who are clean of heart. Those God has chosen are not to add to what he commands or subtract from it. Does not this make known that his commands must stay plain, clean,...

Vincentian Places 24 – Villepreux

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 27, 2024 | Formation

Villepreux, France is where, on February 23, 1618, Vincent de Paul established the second Confraternity of Charity, and where he met Marguerite Naseau, who is recognized as the first of the Daughters of Charity.

Firewood for the Soul: Right Place, Right Time

by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Aug 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

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

Prayer for Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 25, 2024 | Formation, Sisters of Charity

Prayer service for the birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on August 28.

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Theological Terms 01

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 25, 2024 | Formation

Fr. Rooney begins a new series called “Vincentian Theological Terms.” This week: Divine Providence.

Working Tirelessly for the Impoverished • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | Aug 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Representatives of the people, Do not say that you lack time. Under the shootings of the insurrection, the National Assembly asked the night for the hours denied by the day. I saw you on all the barricades, haranguing the factious, encouraging the defenders of order,...