Beginning around 1840, St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M., began providing spiritual assistance to the people of what is today the countries of Eritrea and Ethiopia,, and the people welcomed him and his guidance.
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Synodality in the History of the Church #famvin2024
by .famvin | July 25, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation | 0 Comments
Synodality in the Catholic Church refers to a style of living and institutional functioning that reflects a form of communion and cooperation within the ecclesial community.
The God of Creation
by Tom McKenna, CM | July 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Images for God — metaphors and visuals that catch something more fundamental and grounded than ideas for God.
Any Memories of Your Grandparents?
by John Freund, CM | July 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
My personal relationship with my grandparents is complicated. I never knew either my father’s or mother’s parents.
Contemplation: The Bashful Poor
by Tim Williams | July 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Finding our way back to Galilee with Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Aug 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I found my path back to Galilee with the help of Pope Francis. For me, it was by way of a homily he preached in Canada.
Synodality in the Life and Work of Saint Vincent de Paul #famvin2024
by .famvin | Aug 1, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation
Saint Vincent de Paul is an emblematic figure in Catholicism, renowned for his profound commitment to the poor and marginalized. However, one of the lesser-explored aspects of his legacy is his approach to synodality.
Firewood for the Soul: Who is my Family?
by Samantha Hill | Jun 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
The God Minute: Song About Gratitude
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 2, 2024 | Formation
Music video about an attitude that Jesus himself modeled time and time again and St. Paul said was the key to heaven: Gratitude.
The Privilege of Serving the Poor • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Those who have the privilege of distributing the public help [...] go, for instance, to the twelfth arrondissement, one of the strongholds of the insurrection, and out of about ninety thousand inhabitants they find eight thousand families inscribed on the list of the...
Announcing the Good News of Salvation in the Footsteps of Saint Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | May 31, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
This presentation, based on a talk by Fr. Emeric Amyot d’Inville, C.M., was addressed to the Congregation of the Mission but could be applicable to any branch of the Vincentian Family involved in teaching and sharing our faith.
Re-evaluating Your Childhood Beliefs
by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I would be surprised if you haven’t re-evaluated some of your childhood beliefs.
How Mother Seton Teaches Us About the Gift of God Himself
by Danielle Bean | May 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton believed in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist even before she was fully received into the Church.
“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.