In August 1617 Vincent was a parish priest at Châtillon-les-Dombes where he founded the first Confraternity of Charity (precursor to the Ladies of Charity), a group of lay people to help those in need.
Formation
Stop – Look – Listen… Rules For Our Roads
by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Crossing the roads of your life do you “Stop – Look – Listen”?
Indwelling (John 14:21-26)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Lord Jesus grew up in an agricultural setting, and so it’s no surprise that He draws on images that run through that world.
Vincentian Mothers – “Saints” and “Saints Next Door”
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Mindwalk follows up with a look at Vincentian mothers who mentored dreams.
Contemplation: Invitation to Grow
by Tim Williams | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The “Dignitas Infinita” Declaration and the Vincentian Charism
by Jean Rolex, CM | May 27, 2024 | Formation
Jesus was born and raised in humble conditions and revealed the dignity of the needy and workers.
Firewood for the Soul: The Unexpected Encounter
by Samantha Hill | May 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Going From Here To There • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Mar 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"O Dieu! What a reason the Company has for observing its Rules faithfully; to do what the Son of God came into the world to do! That there should be a Company, and that it should be the Company of the Mission, composed of poor men, and that it should be entirely...
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 13
by .famvin | Mar 23, 2024 | Formation
Three people reflect on Jesus’ brief but momentous message to Mary.
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 6
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
Two Lenten Meditations (Slide Presentation)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
“Our contemplation of the crucified Lord can not remain merely a pious exercise…” – Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 25
by .famvin | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Which are you? A “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” and “Big Picture.”
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 24
by .famvin | Mar 21, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
A Closer Walk (John 2:13-25)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Early in St. John’s gospel, we see Jesus resolutely striding into the outer courtyard of the Jerusalem Temple, a space bordering on what the Jewish people acknowledged to be God’s own Dwelling place.
“Real Families”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In my active years of helping families, I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”