Formation
Vincentian Places 16 – Annecy
by Famvin Media Resources | July 2, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Beginning in 1641, Vincent worked on the major seminaries of Annecy, Cahors, etc. The houses for rural missions became numerous, as did the houses of the Sisters.
Firewood for the Soul: Resilience
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | July 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Series of Short Video Reflections from SVP England and Wales
by Famvin Media Resources | June 30, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Jon Cornwall, Director of Membership, SVP England and Wales, presents a series of short videos on the way we love, and other threads of our Vincentianism that are worth reflecting on.
To Comply with the Precepts or to Be Truly Christian • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | June 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Women 01
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 14, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney starts a new series called “Vincentian Women.” This week: Louise de Marillac.
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Protecting the Children • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
One is terrified, and rightly, by that multitude of children growing up for disorder and for crime, with no other...
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July 16: First Sisters of St. Martha Arrived in Antigonish, Nova Scotia
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 12, 2024 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
An online resource called the The Martha Storyboards presents highlights of “the Martha Story”.
Mayday! – Pope Francis and Vincentian Voices
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Mayday! Mayday! It’s the call that no airplane pilot or ship’s captain ever wants to make. Why? Because it means trouble. Big trouble!
Contemplation: A Culture of Welcome – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Apr 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Many of our Conferences struggle with finding – and keeping – new members. Often, when this happens, we begin to tell ourselves that perhaps we are asking too much of potential members; scaring them off with the notion of...
Hand over the Body and Shed the Blood
by Ross Dizon | Apr 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gives us the greatest proof of love one can give. For he deigns to hand over his body and shed his blood out of love for us. I can give away all I own to help the poor or even hand over my body to burn. Still, this does not always mean I love; I could do it for...
Vincentian Places 05 – Château-l’Évêque
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 30, 2024 | Formation
Vincent was ordained at Château-l’Évêque in September 1600.
Firewood for the Soul: Who Do You Say I Am?
by Samantha Hill | Apr 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 05
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 28, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Simplicity.
The Small Pleasures of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I do not like and do not share in any way the rigorist doctrines of some Christians, who, without even realizing it, have clothed themselves in arrogance and false modesty; they are far from the true spirit of faith. The innocent joys of life were never forbidden....
Saint Louise’s example shows us some common pitfalls to avoid
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 26, 2024 | Formation
We can learn something by looking at the various stumbling blocks that St. Louise may have encountered.
A Polarized Church both Then and Now
by John Freund, CM | Apr 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Growing up, I was fascinated by fading pictures meticulously glued into some decades-old family albums. There I saw pictures of my mother and father before I was born.