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Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 1

by Famvin Media Resources | April 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork depicting St. Vincent de Paul.

Vincent’s Constant Attention to the Presence of God

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | April 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

St. Francis De Sales in his famous book, Introduction to the Devout Life, writes about “constant spiritual attentiveness” as the most assured means of spiritual advancement. In the spiritual life of St. Vincent, especially as given in the book of Louis Abelly, we come...

Five Faces of St. Louise de Marillac

by Famvin Media Resources | April 21, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

In this presentation, Father Robert Maloney, C.M. writes of the Five Faces of St. Louise de Marillac (Feast Day: May 9).

Could You Be Convicted of “Mercying?”

by John Freund, CM | April 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Over 50 years ago, a university student showed me a card. “If being a Christian were a capital offense, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”

From Feeling Good to Doing Right • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Aug 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"There are many who, recollected exteriorly, and filled with lofty sentiments of God interiorly, stop at that, and...

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Frederic Ozanam and beer

by Javier F. Chento | Aug 26, 2023 | Formation

Frederic always had pretty poor health. At age 7, he fell ill with typhus. For fifteen days, he was plunged into a...

Martyrs of the French Revolution of the Congregation of the Mission

by .famvin | Aug 26, 2023 | Formation

This extensive testament to the Vincentian martyrs of the French revolution is presented for your edification. Thomas...

Bearers of Joy and Hope That Flows Over

by Ross Dizon | Aug 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus’ is the power that frees us from the sadness and hopelessness of death. He wants us to be bearers of joy and hope like his Mother. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of those who make up the Church to bring Christ to others. And he is the light of the...

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? VI

by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent comes to appreciate that the divine loving in Jesus is directed particularly to the people on the bottom rungs.

A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Vincent de Paul

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 8, 2021 | Formation

Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. says, “In this series, we’ll look at how Vincentian Saints and Blesseds can help us understand the full range of the Vincentian charism.”

The Pope Video • Church on the Way

by .famvin | Aug 7, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Church on the Way.

From DePaul University: The Power of History to Build a Better Future

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 6, 2021 | Formation

DePaul’s library is home to special collections and archives that give direct accounts of those advocating for change in our world.

Leaven or Fungus for “Thy Kingdom Come!”?

by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Leaven is “a pervasive influence that modifies something or transforms it for the better.” Fungi are the principal decomposers in ecological systems. When are we leaven … and when are we fungi for the Kingdom?

Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water

by Jim Claffey | Aug 5, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.