Formation
The Virtue of Holy Indifference
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | July 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Louise de Marillac and the Early Congregation of the Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | July 23, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
The relationship and collaboration between St. Louise, the Daughters of Charity, the Ladies of Charity, St. Vincent, and the Congregation of the Mission were precursors of today’s Vincentian Family.
Merciful Commitment • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | July 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Saint Justin de Jacobis, Shepherd of the Burning Desert Plains
by Famvin Media Resources | July 21, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
A presentation about St. Justin de Jacobis (Feast day: July 30), an exceptional model of holiness and missionary life/ Based on an article by Marlio Nasayó Liévano, CM, Province of Colombia.
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Lastly… Simplicity! • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"I’m well aware that people think of simplicity in general as truth or purity of intention: truth, because it sees...
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Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Almsgiving that Humiliates or Honors
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 28, 2023 | Formation
Frédéric thought that aid, almsgiving, is humiliating when only material needs are met, "causing shame, and doing what...
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Establishment of the Federation of the Sisters of Charity (October 27, 1947)
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 27, 2023 | Formation, News, Sisters of Charity
October 27 is the anniversary of the Establishment of the Federation of the Sisters of Charity in 1947. We would like to highlight an online collaborative exhibit, created by the Federation congregations.
Understanding the Question
by John Freund, CM | Mar 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Mom, Where Did I Come From? Most mothers expect the question. But sometimes the words do not mean what she thinks they mean
Lenten Video Series, Day 20: New Beginnings
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Sometimes starting over means dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Images from Ukraine
by Max Rodríguez | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
The images that are presented to us through the press and social networks from Ukraine are heartbreaking.
The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Lenten Video Series, Day 19: Motherhood
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Kate Rose explains the sacrifices of motherhood from conception to caring for another life.
“Something More” (Exodus 3:1-15)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Through the ages, the episode of Moses and the burning bush has figured into the religious experience of many.
A Call to Prayer
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 23, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
We invite the worldwide Vincentian Family to again join in prayer with the Church for peace in Ukraine.
“Patrick: A Prophet for Social Justice”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I must admit the above title caught my eye. I never considered Patrick as a Prophet for Social Justice.
Lenten Video Series, Day 18: A Marital Love
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The sacrifice that those discerning the priesthood make is in trading a physical and interpersonal marriage vocation for a marriage to Christ in the Church.