Fr. Rooney speaks about the Incarnation in Vincentian Spirituality. This week: human suffering as sacramental.
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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.
Welcome Home Project Provides Safe Housing for Displaced Families
by Sisters Francelly Perez and Julie Cutter, DCs | September 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
At the end of 2018, The Vincentian Family started to work on the Welcome Home Project to provide safe housing for 32 displaced families in Parramos, Chimaltenango.
A Vincentian View: Lessons from Ozanam
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Labor Day, the beginning of the academic year, and the liturgical calendar (September 8) merge in drawing Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam to my mind at the beginning of September.
Servants of the Poor • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"Mon Dieu! What a lovely title and what a beautiful designation! What have you done for God to deserve it? Servants of...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The Travels of Frederic
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 9, 2023 | Formation
The first time Frederic Ozanam ever traveled on his own, from Lyon to Paris, was November 2, 1831; he was about to...
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...
Friends: St. Vincent de Paul and St. Jane Frances de Chantal
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 12, 2022 | Formation
St. Vincent had many friends, but two friends stand out: St. Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, and St. Jane Frances de Chantal, co-foundress of the Order of the Visitation of Saint Mary.
Heavens Tell the Story of God
by John Freund, CM | Aug 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
What does it mean that Mary is the Queen of Creation?