Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words.
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Acting from Jesus Christ • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | July 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Saint Francis Régis Clet: The Missionary Who Was Strangled Three Times
by Juan Luis Vázquez Díaz-Mayordomo | July 8, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Among the Missionaries of the Congregation of the Mission, there is a martyr who cried tears of joy when he was sent to China and when he was imprisoned there.
St. Francis Regis Clet as Seen in his Letters
by Famvin Media Resources | July 8, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
Thomas Devitt, CM, presents excerpts from St. Francis Regis Clet’s letters from the period between 1812 and his execution in 1820.
Jeopardy and the Our Father
by John Freund, CM | July 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I am not a regular viewer of Jeopardy. But the depth of its appeal fascinates me. I was amazed at how many records the show has broken literally over generations! It and it’s stars to resonate with the values of our culture.
Life Without Limit: Blessed Frederic Ozanam and Mother Seton
by Lisa Lickona, STL | Oct 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Elizabeth Ann Seton and Frederic Ozanam grounded their lives in the true freedom of Christ, who took what appeared on the outside to be lives of tragic brevity, and brought forth from them great works of charity that continue to flourish today.
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam the polyglot
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 14, 2023 | Formation
Frederic did not need modern audiovisual media (now apparently essential) to learn languages. He, at age 17, already...
Lenten Message from Rose de Lima, President of AIC
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 1, 2022 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Reflections
Although the many worries of life are still present and do not seem to want to leave us, we, AIC volunteers, should not be discouraged by the challenges that affect our respective countries.
Lure of Power, Wealth and Glory
by Ross Dizon | Mar 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus wears the crown of glory since he rejected the devil’s lure and suffered death. The Crucified is model of true grit; we fix our gaze on him. The Holy Spirit who came down on Jesus in the Jordan now leads him to the desert. There, the one who embodies the truth...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXII
by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Ukraine – St. Vincent, a Ukrainian Rabbi, and an Orthodox Christian
by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
I have written before of St. Vincent’s way of reading the bible by picturing himself in the scene he was reading about
A Time to Die and a Time to Rise from the Dead
by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
March and April will be marked by the celebrations of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. We frequently relate the time of Holy Week and Easter to a time for vacations, delicious meals and desserts.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 7
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 27, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney in this seventh and final reflection of the series, speaks about the principle of care for creation in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
Lenten Series from The Miraculous Medal Shrine: The Joy of Sacrifice
by .famvin | Feb 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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St. Vincent de Paul and Peace
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 25, 2022 | Formation
Saint Vincent, who had dedicated his life to the poor, was especially concerned about those persons who were overwhelmed by war.
St. Vincent Experienced War
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
St. Vincent was painfully aware of the dire situations he faced and the rich nuances of Vincent’s response. What can we learn from Vincent and Pope Francis’ responses?