Formation

Contemplation: Chosen From All Eternity – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Virtue, our catechism teaches, is a “habitual and firm disposition to do good.” [CCC: 1833] The good deeds themselves are not the virtue; they are, or should be, the fruits of our virtue. From our virtue of charity comes...

Sap of Life, Strength and Fruitfulness

by Ross Dizon | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the true vine. He gives the branches that remain in him the sap that gives them life and strength and makes them bear plenty of fruit. Jesus uses the allegory of the vine and the branches. He does so since he wants to make clear how his disciples should...

The Beginnings of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 191 Years ago

by Javier F. Chento | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

April 23, 2024 marks the 211th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Ozanam and the 191st anniversary of the creation of the first charity conference. A seemingly insignificant event, a controversy over the then scarce charitable action of the Church in France,...

Vincentian Places 04 – Toulouse

by Famvin Media Resources | April 23, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

After his secondary studies at Dax, Vincent entered the university. He finished his studies at Toulouse in 1604 and received the baccalaureate in theology.

Set Free, out of Love, the Oppressed

by Ross Dizon | Mar 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Christ is risen! This goes to show that to go from here to there to preach the Good News to the poor, to cure the...

Firewood for the Soul: Embrace

by Samantha Hill | Mar 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 10

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 24, 2024 | Formation

Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: the Jesus of St. Vincent de Paul.

“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 1

by .famvin | Feb 14, 2024 | Formation

Reflections on the symbolism of receiving ashes on this day.

Beginning of the Path: Reflections on Ash Wednesday

by Girolamo Grammatico | Feb 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

“Create in me, O God, a pure heart, renew in me a steadfast spirit. Do not repel me from your presence and do not deprive me of your holy spirit” (Ps 50[51]:12-13). Ash Wednesday begins Lent, bringing with it an invitation to reflection and inner renewal. This holy...

Valentine’s Day, Baptism, and Eucharist?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

At one level we say you can’t put a price tag on love. But at another level, Americans alone spend well over 20 billion on celebrating love on a day called Valentine’s Day.

Beginnings in Eden and in the Desert

by Ross Dizon | Feb 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus obeys to the point of death on a cross. He does so to lead us to God and to the beginnings in Eden and in the desert, and to make us all just, washed in the waters of new birth. Jesus stays in the desert for forty days, which sends us back, in the first place,...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 43

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Firewood for the Soul: Meals of thanks

by Samantha Hill | Feb 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 04

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 11, 2024 | Formation

Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: surfacing gifts.

The Poor and Quality of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Feb 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

"O Savior! O my Lord and my God! You’ve raised up a Company for this purpose; You’ve sent it to persons who are poor, and You will that it should make You known to them as the one, true God, and Jesus Christ whom You sent into the world, so that, by this means, they...