Formation
Louise de Marillac and the Confraternities of Charity
by Carol Schumer, D.C. | May 1, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
In May 1629, Louise de Marillac was invited by Vincent de Paul to assist in his ministries. He entrusted to her the task of revitalizing and reorganizing the Confraternities of Charity, the first Ladies of Charity.
Renewal for Our Call to Misison
by MISEVI International | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, MISEVI in Latin America joined together with German Sanchez, newly elected leader of FAVILA, to hear inspirational thoughts concerning the call to be lay missionaries.
Wise Stewards of the Earth and of the Poor
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Vincentian Minute: Signs of New Life and Eternal Life, 2 and 3
by Famvin Media Resources | April 30, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney’s new series uncovering where life may be found in the Easter Season.
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Is There an “Immaculate COMPLEXION?”
by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you noticed? Mary never seems to age!
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Behind at Halftime
by Jim Claffey | Aug 31, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
If this were a sporting event, the coach would be screaming.
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A Vincentian View: The Spes Gregis
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The “spes gregis” was one of the earliest terms that I heard applied to my classmates and me when we entered the high school seminary.
If Nuns Ruled the World…
by John Freund, CM | Aug 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
A self-described agnostic, Jo Piazza, writes… “I may not believe in God, but I do believe in nuns.”
In This Together (Joshua 24; John 6)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Our believing is not solitary. The quality of one person’s faith spills over into the religious convictions of all the others.
Why Did Jesus Ask So Many Questions?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Jesus’ communication style focused on two things: He told great stories and asked great questions!
Fresh Start in Life for Us Men and Women
by Ross Dizon | Aug 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus shows us the new that one has yet to see or hear or think of. To be his disciples, we have to make a fresh start. The Pharisees and scribes ask Jesus why his disciples do not follow the tradition of the elders. It is because the disciples eat with hands that...
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? VIII
by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent grasped and was grasped by the pure generosity that is sending the Word to the poor, the Sending to which Jesus gives flesh.
“Where God Wants us” of P. Rolando Gutierrez is available for free download
by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 23, 2021 | Formation
For some months we have been working with a team of translators and collaborators to be able to offer everyone the possibility of having at hand the book “Where God Wants Us.” Today, after a long journey, we are launching the Spanish, English, Italian and French...
A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Blessed Frederic Ozanam
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 22, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: three things about Blessed Frederic Ozanam.
St. Louise’s Notes on the Ladies of Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 20, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
A presentation based on some notes written about the early Ladies of Charity by St. Louise de Marillac.
An Unorthodox Orthodoxy Test
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
There are all kinds of orthodoxy tests. We might even pass an orthodoxy oral exam. But how many can claim to actually lead lives reflecting this belief in crisis situations?