Formation
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.
Creativity, a Vincentian Challenge
by Jim Claffey | June 8, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments
One evening in the early 1970s, Michael Pachovas and a few friends wheeled themselves to a curb in Berkeley, Calif., poured cement into the form of a crude ramp, and rolled off into the night.
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Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 1)
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 26, 2023 | Formation
Fr. José María Román, C.M. speaks to us about the religious experience of Saint Vincent de Paul.
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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.
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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”.
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.
Called to Evangelize and To Be Evangelized
by Mary Pimmel-Freeman, Director of Vincentian Mission Corps | Dec 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Attention to the realities of present-day society, especially to the factors that cause an unequal distribution of the world’s goods, so that we can better carry out our prophetic task of evangelization.
Advent Letter 2021 of Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 6, 2021 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Bro. René Stockman has written an Advent Letter to his Brothers, Associate Members and Collaborators in the Apostolate:
A Vincentian Minute: Thoughts on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Part 2
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 5, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. presents the second episode of his video series on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, one of the principal thinkers of the Vincentian Way.
Advent 2021 – Waiting In Hope
by .famvin | Dec 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
The Pope Video • Catechists
by .famvin | Dec 4, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Catechists.
Depaul Ireland
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 3, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, News, Other Branch News
Learn about Depaul Ireland in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.