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The Origins of the Daughters of Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | November 25, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Company of the Daughters of Charity was founded on November 29, 1633: after years of spiritual discernment and preparation, Louise gathered a group of young women dedicated to serving the poor, forming a community rooted in charity and solid virtues.
On November 28 We Celebrate the Feast of St. Catherine Labouré
by Vicente de Dios, C.M.. | November 25, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
St. Catherine Labouré, although favored with the apparitions of the Virgin Mary, led an obscure life of silent dedication as a Daughter of Charity, devoting herself to the service of the needy until her death in 1876.
Firewood for the Soul: Hope
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | November 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Thoughts 07
by Famvin Media Resources | November 24, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney reflects on the small ways of remembering that we are Vincentians.
Three Invitations of Blessed Marcantonio Durando, C.M. to the Vincentian Family
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 6, 2024 | Formation
The feast day of Blessed Marcantionio Durando, C.M. is December 10. He has three invitations to us as a Vincentian Family today.
Who Knows?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
There is a story about an old Chinese farmer who lived in ancient times. He was the envy of his rather small village because unlike most of the other farmers, he possessed a horse.
A Canadian View: A Change in Seasons for All
by Jim Paddon | Dec 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
This may also be a good time for us all to reflect on the way our Indigenous sisters and brothers welcome the changing seasons and embrace what has been given to them to act as good stewards for our land, water and animals.
Firewood for the Soul: St Vincent de Paul
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Sep 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Theological Terms 05
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 22, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney continues a series called “Vincentian Theological Terms.” This week: Gospel.
Useless Servants • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We are useless servants: such is the testimony that must give those who unite to serve God and men. [...] Not to show ourselves, but let us to be seen: such could be our formula and is, more or less, among the maxims of a great apostle of charity, Saint Francis de...
St. Vincent de Paul – Contemplation, Action, Celebration (video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
We would like to draw your attention to a new video from the Daughters of Charity International.
Eyes and a Heart Directed toward the Poor
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Sep 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus makes clear what it means to have eyes and a heart for those who are poor. Those who follow him are to have eyes and a heart for them also.
Summit of the Future
by .famvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The WORKING GROUP TO END HOMELESSNESS (WGEH) Statement on the Summit of the Future and the Pact for the Future
Do You Remember Many Sermons?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Most visitors to Vincentian Mindwalk have heard anywhere from hundreds to literally thousands of sermons. Opps, I mean homilies!
Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2024
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Sep 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Board of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.
St. José María de Yermo y Parres
by .famvin | Sep 19, 2024 | Formation
On September 20, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. José María de Yermo y Parres, a Mexican priest who for a time belonged to the Congregation of the Mission, a living example of charity and a faithful follower of the example of St. Vincent de Paul.