Formation
The Origin of the Vincentian Charism in the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul • A Weekly reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | September 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Why the Conferences Are Called “Conferences”?
by Javier F. Chento | September 16, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
The Poor Jesus: The Christology of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | September 15, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this presentation, Fr. John P. Prager, C.M. points out a few elements for understanding the Christ of St. Vincent.
Are Interruptions the story of your life?
by John Freund, CM | September 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Have you ever thought of interruptions as being the story of Jesus life? Let’s explore Jesus’ interruptions and what they can teach us.
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Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 34
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
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Firewood for the Soul: Greater
by Samantha Hill | Dec 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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A Vincentian Minute: Incarnation 01
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 10, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the Incarnation in Vincentian Spirituality. This week: human suffering as sacramental.
A Science Fiction Parable – Future, Past, and Present
by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
How far can you see? For a six-foot-tall person, the horizon is a little more than 3 miles away. On Mount Everest, the horizon is about 230 miles away.
Meal of Salvation, Meal of Judgment
by Ross Dizon | Aug 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the meal to which we are all invited, so that we may not perish but have eternal life. Do we come to it wearing the proper attire? To enter God’s kingdom, it is not enough to be in a meal with Jesus, once, twice or more. He says so as he answers one who...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 11
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 16, 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.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 06)
by Kelly McDaniels | Aug 15, 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.
Mother Seton’s ‘Certain Hope’ in Mary, Assumed Into Heaven
by Tom Hoopes | Aug 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The Church teaches that Mary’s Assumption anticipates the resurrection and is a sign of hope and comfort for us all. In her life, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton continually relied on this certain hope, in the sure knowledge of Mary’s presence in eternity, body and soul.
Vincentian Family Office Informational Video
by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 15, 2022 | Formation, News
The International Vincentian Family Office, responding to the requests of the Executive Committee, coordinates activities, provides information and offers formation experiences on the legacy and charism of St. Vincent de Paul to the various branches of the Vincentian Family around the world.
How St. Louise Revitalized and Organized the Confraternities of Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 14, 2022 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
As we approach the 405th anniversary of the foundation of the first Confraternity of Charity (today the AIC) on August 23, let us learn from the example of St. Louise de Marillac, who was sent by St. Vincent de Paul to visit the Confraternities beginning in 1629....
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 05)
by Kelly McDaniels | Aug 13, 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.
St. Jane Frances de Chantal and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Made for Communion
by Lisa Lickona, STL | Aug 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Even in seasons of loneliness, we were made to live with and for others. God provides the means to serve him through a community. What will the coming months bring? Ever since Covid, it seems to me that everything has shifted, that I am like a boat cut loose from its...