Of all the songs associated with the Christmas season, is there any more widely known or sung than “Silent Night”?
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by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | September 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by Famvin Media Resources | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 2 Comments
Slide presentation based on the article “Mental Prayer: Yesterday and Today – Some Reflections on the Vincentian Tradition” by Father Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
by John Freund, CM | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Before we tackle that question … who framed that question?
by Famvin Media Resources | September 27, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Father José María Román, C.M. explains why Saint Vincent de Paul is to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church. (Part 3 of 3)
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Of all the songs associated with the Christmas season, is there any more widely known or sung than “Silent Night”?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I see… and read… many posts asking “Why I Am (Not) a Catholic.” I also hear of former Vocation Directors saying that this time must be a tough time for Vocation Directors.
by Ross Dizon | Dec 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, the one anointed with the Holy Spirit and sent by the Father, brings the Good News to the poor. He proclaims...
by Mark Noonan CM | Sep 22, 2022 | Formation
As part of Vincentian month, we welcome you to join us each week as Fr Mark Noonan CM brings us on a journey through Vincentian Spirituality over the next 4 weeks. This week we offer part 4 and last.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 22, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
As we approach the feast of St. Vincent de Paul we can draw strength and be challenged by all that St. Vincent did. Many may not believe that one man could do all that Vincent did!
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Scripture Scholars tell us that the meaning behind the word “parable” is curve, as in throwing a curve.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.
by Ross Dizon | Sep 20, 2022 | Formation
Jesus is “God-with-us.” And that is why disciples should not cut off God and their neighbor from their lives. The man whose life is one of luxury and show is very rich: stylish clothes, lavish banquets. He is cut off, for sure, from the beggar; the two are worlds...
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
by Kelly McDaniels | Sep 19, 2022 | Formation
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Sep 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 18, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
In Vincent’s time, the poor were largely neglected, illiterate, and spiritually ignorant. The clergy were sadly inadequate. St. Vincent founded the Congregation of the Mission to preach to the country poor and to help reform the clergy.