Formation

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.

Themes for our common advocacy on homelessness

by Lydia Stazen, IGH | November 16, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

IGH staff had the privilege of attending and presenting at the CISCAL “Situation de Calle en América Latina” conference in Mexico City in October.

Fuel For The Light (Matthew 24: 42-44)

by Tom McKenna, CM | November 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus parable in Matthew’s chapter about the 10 torch-bearing virgins concerns actions to be taken in the face of a delay — for us a delay in the coming of The Lord, Jesus.

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.

A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 01

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 21, 2024 | Formation

Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: Folks who are without a home.

From the Contemplation of God to the Love of God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jan 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

"To love God perfectly, to be swallowed up in the contemplation of His Divine Essence, His beauty, His goodness, His...

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.