A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Formation
Firewood for the Soul: Blessed Frederic Ozanam
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | September 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Ozanam, the Journalist
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | September 9, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
Besides practicing charity towards those most in need, Ozanam was a very courageous man in exercising his Christian apostolate through the press and literature.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Theological Terms 03
by Famvin Media Resources | September 8, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney continues a series called “Vincentian Theological Terms.” This week: The Poor.
Living and Serving in Hope
by Jose I. Torres | September 8, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
This short essay is inspired by the theme for the 2024 Annual National Formation (ANF) of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Canada, “Serving in Hope.”
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Women 05
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 11, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney continues his series on “Vincentian Women.” This week: Bl. Rosalie Rendu, D.C.
The Home Visit: An Encounter with our Neighbor
by .famvin | Aug 11, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Hear what three members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul have to say about their experiences during a Home Visit with a neighbor, and how that has shaped their time with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Contemplation: Another Advocate
by Tim Williams | Jun 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In 1833, President (and Spiritual Advisor) Emmanuel Bailly opened the first meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul praying “Veni, Sancte Spiritus…” We continue this special devotion to the Holy Spirit today,...
Sow with Humility, Trust and Courage
by Ross Dizon | Jun 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is, in person, what it means to sow is to harvest and the seed that turns into a tree with large branches, so that birds can dwell in its shade. In today’s gospel, Jesus says that the kingdom of God is like the one who goes to sow and gets to harvest. That is to...
Vincentian Places 13 – Saint-Lazare
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 11, 2024 | Formation
The Priory of St Lazare was the home of Vincent de Paul for the latter part of his life, after the Congregation of the Mission moved there from the College des Bons Enfants in 1632.
Firewood for the Soul: Fragility
by Samantha Hill | Jun 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
The God Minute: The Gift of Hope in Faith
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 9, 2024 | Formation
The Gift of Hope in Faith: Psalm 43, Romans 15:13
The Situation of the Poor in our Cities • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
On either side of a filthy sewer rise houses five stories high, many of which shelter fifty families. Low, damp, and noxious rooms; [...] no paper, often not a single piece of furniture, hides the nakedness of the wretched walls. In a house of the Rue des Lyonnais we...
The Pope Video • For those fleeing their own countries
by .famvin | Jun 8, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For those fleeing their own countries.
“Unknown Caller”… the Body of Christ
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Do we really listen to the calls of the poor… or send their cries to voicemail or spam folders?
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Video: Global Justice Committee
by .famvin | Jun 6, 2024 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
The Global Justice Committee of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth hosted a Zoom panel sharing and discussion on June 4, 2024, on the 2023 General Assembly Commitment of responding to the needs of oppressed and marginalized persons.