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Salvation in Jesus
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Salvation is not just an after–death issue. Salvation is the fullness of everything which God wanted to give us in and through Jesus.
Seventh issue of the Journal of Vincentian Social Action (JoVSA)
Materials for a Vincentian Charism Retreat
by Vincentian Family Office | May 27, 2023 | Featured, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 1 Comment
On the occasion of the feast of Pentecost 2023, an international team from different branches of the Vincentian Family have published a guide for a personal retreat that can be done over the course of five days.
May 30: Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C. (Video from Daughters of Charity International)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 26, 2023 | Daughters of Charity, Formation | 0 Comments
See a video called “Given to God,” about Sister Marta Wiecka who was born on 12 January 1874 in Nowy Wiec, Poland.
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Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Why the Conferences Are Called “Conferences”?
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 16, 2023 | Formation
From the Conferences of History (a weekly meeting of young students at Mr. Bailly's), a group of six young people,...
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The Poor Jesus: The Christology of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 15, 2023 | Formation
In this presentation, Fr. John P. Prager, C.M. points out a few elements for understanding the Christ of St. Vincent.
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Are Interruptions the story of your life?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever thought of interruptions as being the story of Jesus life? Let’s explore Jesus’ interruptions and what they can teach us.
A Canadian View: A Time for Change
by Jim Paddon | Nov 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
As we see the changes nature provides to us, perhaps all Vincentians can take this time to examine how we might be open to some personal and organizational changes.
Saints Like Us (Hebrews 12.1)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
There’s an instinct to idealize the saints as entirely different from the rest of us, off in another league at some unattainable level of holiness and favor with God.
Are You a Vincentian Cricket?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
It is only in my later years that I have realized how he has influenced the Church of today!
Widow who Offers All She Has to Live on
by Ross Dizon | Nov 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus wholly offers himself to take away our sins. In this sacrifice shares the widow who gives all she has to live on. In the Bible, as we know, to be a widow, orphan or a foreigner means, in general, to be poor. That is why the generosity of the widow of Zarephath...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History V
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent de Paul would suffer all his life from the obsession to put the entire Church at the service of the poor.
Communal Spirit
by Monica Villar, MISEVI International | Nov 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
What is the goal of a Vincentian? To meet God in the service of those who need it most. But being a Vincentian is a community vocation.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Discernment, Part 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 31, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Rooney’s teacher, Sr. Loretto Gettemeier, D.C., told him, “Events are revelations of the Will of God and contribute to the unfolding of God’s Plan. Look at what is occurring…”
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 29, 2021 | Formation, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Learn about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
Mary’s Memories – the Rosary As Her Scrapbook
by John Freund, CM | Oct 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
You all know what a scrapbook is. It is not about throwing away scraps. It is about keeping memories alive.