Formation
Attend to Others according to Their Needs
by Ross Dizon | July 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Vincentian Places 18 – Collège des Bons Enfants, Paris
by Famvin Media Resources | July 16, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
The Collège des Bons Enfants in Paris was the home of Vincent de Paul and the confreres of the Congregation of the Mission from 1625 to 1632.
The Congregation of the Mission: Evangelization and Service to the Poor #famvin2024
by Vincentian Family Office | July 16, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Since its foundation, the Congregation of the Mission has been dedicated to following Christ the evangelizer of the poor.
Firewood for the Soul: Ecosystem of Faith
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | July 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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Any Memories of Your Grandparents?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
My personal relationship with my grandparents is complicated. I never knew either my father’s or mother’s parents.
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Contemplation: The Bashful Poor
by Tim Williams | Jul 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Effective Conferences, our manual explains, are “reachable.” [Manual, 26]...
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Fill Up All Those Who Are Hungry
by Ross Dizon | Jul 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, like his Father, is attentive to our needs. He does not fail to fill up those of us who hunger for what we...
“Seeing” Homelessness Through Data
by Lydia Stazen | May 30, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Street homelessness is in many ways a very visible social and infrastructure issue, while sheltered homelessness and inadequate housing are less obvious to the observer.
Hearing the Voice (John 10:11-18)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I think people would worry if someone accused them of “hearing voices.” But the truth of the matter is that during each week, any number of voices are directed at us.
The Gift of Jesus’ Spirit
by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever been captivated by a master teacher? Some time ago I wrote of my experience with a master teacher.
Contemplation: With All Our Strength
by Tim Williams | May 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org As Vincentians, we understand this to be a calling, a vocation. Each of is called to serve God as a member of the Society, seeing Christ in the neighbor, and growing in holiness through our service. While the meetings and...
Covenant that Is Better, New, Holy, Eternal
by Ross Dizon | May 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gives his body up and sheds his blood for us. He thus gives the greatest proof of love and is now the mediator of the new and better covenant. Jesus tells his disciples that the bread he is about to give them is his body. He, then, says also that the wine they...
Working together: from Commitment to Shared Joy
by Marianne Aubry-Lecomte | May 28, 2024 | Formation
Working together requires courage to move forward without necessarily knowing where you are going, creativity, and a great capacity to adapt– but it is also a source of deep joy.
Vincentian Places 09 – Châtillon-les-dombes
by Famvin Media Resources | May 28, 2024 | Formation
In August 1617 Vincent was a parish priest at Châtillon-les-Dombes where he founded the first Confraternity of Charity (precursor to the Ladies of Charity), a group of lay people to help those in need.
The “Dignitas Infinita” Declaration and the Vincentian Charism
by Jean Rolex, CM | May 27, 2024 | Formation
Jesus was born and raised in humble conditions and revealed the dignity of the needy and workers.
Firewood for the Soul: The Unexpected Encounter
by Samantha Hill | May 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.