Formation

Six Virtues to Grow as a Vincentian • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | November 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"All Christians are bound to practice these virtues, Sisters, but Daughters of Charity are obliged to practice them in a special way. 'But, Monsieur, you’ll say to me, don’t we have to practice all the other virtues?' Yes, you do, but you have to practice these three...

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: A Kind Teacher, but also Fair and Severe

by Javier F. Chento | November 18, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

Yet with all his kindness, his students had not found Frederic Ozanam an easy-going master. On the contrary, he was, as a Professor, exceptionally severe. As an examiner he gave no quarter. He so mistrusted his natural tendency to indulgence that conscientiousness...

Lessons of Frederic Ozanam: Community Service as a Learning Experience

by Famvin Media Resources | November 17, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

Frederic Ozanam believed in the value of experience, thoughtfully reflected upon. From an article by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D.

Real or Fake – Spotting the Difference

by John Freund, CM | November 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Sometimes, it is very difficult to spot the difference between the “real thing” or an imitation.

Destroy the Idols that Make Us Slaves

by Ross 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,...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 40

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

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

Firewood for the Soul: What Are We Busy About?

by Samantha Hill | Jan 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

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

Our Longings Bring Us Closer to the Christ Child – and to Eternity

by Kathleen N. Hattrup | Dec 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Christmas is joyous, but it’s also a time when the stresses and conflicts of family life can lead to bitterness. In such moments we should follow the example of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who knew that only by looking towards eternity can we attain peace here on earth.

Christ is Born Within the Love of Family

by Danielle Bean | Dec 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The feast of the Holy Family reminds us of the priceless gift of a family. Christ came to earth within a family, and he can come to each of us today through the love and faith found in family life.

Did You Know That Pope Francis…

by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Did you know Pope Francis has Twitter accounts in nine languages and almost 53 million followers?

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 9

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Advent Reflections (Day 28)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 23, 2022 | Formation

Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.

St. Louise de Marillac On the Holy Humanity of Jesus

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 23, 2022 | Formation

A video for Christmas, based on a portion of the reflection “Who is Jesus for Louise de Marillac?” written by Sister Élisabeth Charpy, D.C. and Sister Louise Sullivan, D.C.

Christmas letter 2022 from Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity

by René Stockman | Dec 23, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

The Brothers of Charity wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy 2023, as brothers, faithful, trusting, and generous in the service of charity, in the footsteps of Father Triest.