The Vincentian Family could be compared with a lush and youthful tree laden with fruit and adorned with flowers.
Formation
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 19)
by Famvin Media Resources | March 18, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 18)
by Famvin Media Resources | March 17, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Mary At the Foot of the Cross: A Vincentian Lenten Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | March 17, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Mary shows the path a model disciple should follow: ponder, meditate, treasure in the heart, hold and transform tension.
St. Patrick: A Prophet for Social Justice
by John Freund, CM | March 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I must admit the above title caught my eye. I never considered Patrick as a Prophet for Social Justice. Wander down this path with Kevin Ahern. You may be surprised.
The Virtue of Holy Indifference
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jul 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In Christian spiritual tradition, the state of perfect acceptance of the will of God by an entire resignation is...
Louise de Marillac and the Early Congregation of the Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 23, 2023 | Formation
The relationship and collaboration between St. Louise, the Daughters of Charity, the Ladies of Charity, St. Vincent, and the Congregation of the Mission were precursors of today’s Vincentian Family.
Systemic Change Calls For Paying Attention
by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
There are things we see but don’t pay attention to.
Lead God’s Flock in the Same Way as Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Apr 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus shows what God does to lead his flock. And so, he also gives a model for his shepherds. The crowds longed for someone to lead them out of the mess, a Messiah to guide a people in trouble. But they ended up disappointed since they did not want a suffering...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent VI
by John Freund, CM | Apr 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “When you’ve finished dressing and have made your bed, you’ll begin your mental prayer.”
Frederic Ozanam… Actively Engaged… Charity and Justice
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 18, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A video describes 5 elements of bringing charity and justice to the public sphere.
Contribution of Bishop John Timon, C.M. to Early U.S. Church and Society
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 16, 2021 | Formation
April 16 is the anniversary of the death of Bishop John Timon, C.M., the first provincial superior of the American province of the Congregation of the Mission and one of the giants of the early U.S. Catholic Church. He established and/or encouraged many charitable...
What Can We Learn From Anniversaries?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Whatever the anniversary, it gives us a chance to look back over the years since the event we’re marking, and reflect on how it has shaped us.
What is Systemic Change?
by Corry Wink | Apr 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
We are called to help our neighbours to change the circumstances of their lives by helping them remove the barriers which keep which keep them in poverty.
Women Religious Once Again Stepping Up
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 15, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
As evictions increase women religious are once again stepping up.
A Vincentian View: Joseph and Psalm 19 (Pleasure in Law)
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Psalm 19 points in a similar direction and enables us to continue to reflect on Joseph as a just man in relation to the law of his people.