Fr. José María Román, C.M. speaks to us about the religious experience of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Formation
“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time” Reflection on Vincentian Virtues
by Zeracristos Yosief, C.M. | June 11, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
To the question “how do you eat an elephant?” a wise man answered “one bite at a time.”
Being Evangelized By The Poor
by Famvin Media Resources | June 9, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
The phrase “the poor evangelize us” is an experience common to all who have encountered the poor.
Mindwalking Keeps Surprising Me
by John Freund, CM | June 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
For me, ”mindwalking” is always a surprise!I never know where the surprise is hiding. I rarely end up where I thought I was going.
Doctrine of Discovery and Its Implications!
by Carol De Angelo, SC | June 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As a member of the Vincentian Family Social Justice Advocates group, I am grateful that we have taken the time to delve more deeply into racism, white privilege, the legacy of Native American Boarding Schools in USA and Canada, and at our April meeting, the Doctrine of Discovery.
St. Vincent de Paul and Mother Seton: A Match Made in Heaven
by Lisa Lickona, STL | Sep 25, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent de Paul and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton weren’t holy card or fairy-tale figures, but flesh and blood human beings who struggled with earthly dreams.
A Vincentian Minute: Things About Vincent 02
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 24, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney talks about St. Vincent de Paul during the month of September, also known as “Vincentian Month”. This episode is called “Matters of the Heart”.
A Vincentian Minute: Thoughts on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Part 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 12, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. wraps up his video series on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, one of the principal thinkers of the Vincentian Way.
Do No Harm
by Nuala Kenny | Dec 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Convergence and commitment on child sexual exploitation and abuse.
The Vincentian Lay Missionaries in Ireland
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 10, 2021 | Formation, News, Vincentian Lay Missionaries
Learn about the Vincentian Lay Missionaries in Ireland in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
What Is It like At a Papal Audience?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
When I was growing up there was a wonderful series on that still new medium … television.
Advent Social Justice Conversations Through the Lens of Charity
by Carol De Angelo, SC | Dec 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
As we journey together, I invite us to “see,” seek, and sink our Charity roots this Advent into a deeper appreciation and celebration of…
A Vincentian View: The Holy Name of Jesus
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
From the earliest days of my Catholic education, the good School Sisters of Notre Dame taught my young schoolmates and me to bow our heads when we said the name “Jesus.”
Whatever Became of Sin… and Compassion?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Compassion literally means “to suffer together.”
Rejoice in the Lord, for He is Near
by Ross Dizon | Dec 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is near. He will rule the world and all peoples with justice. Hence, those who wait for him, and seek his kingdom, rejoice. The prophet Zephaniah bids those whom God has chosen to rejoice and sing with joy. For the Lord who fights for them and frees them is...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History X
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent was convinced that the poor exist because society is badly organized and the wealth badly distributed.