Formation
Vincentian Places 15 – Toul
by Famvin Media Resources | June 25, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
In 1635 St. Vincent de Paul sent Vincentians to Toul to take charge of the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, more of a refuge than a medical facility, in his efforts to bring relief to Lorraine which was ravaged by war during his lifetime.
Firewood for the Soul: We are All Servants
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | June 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
The God Minute: Karen’s Story
by Famvin Media Resources | June 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Marian-themed reflection.
Being on the Side of the Workers • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | June 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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Vincentian Places 17 – Cahors
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 9, 2024 | Formation
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.
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International Association of Charities: Over 400 Years in the Service of our Neighbors #famvin2024
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 9, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family
The origin of the International Association of Charities (AIC) dates back to a Sunday in August 1617 in Châtillon, France. During a mass, Saint Vincent de Paul called upon his congregation to assist a needy family.
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Firewood for the Soul: Jesus is a Morning Person
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Jul 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Firewood for the Soul: Your Eyes, My Eyes
by Samantha Hill | Apr 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 03
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 14, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Mercy experienced and expressed.
Learning from Our Children and Our Parents • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
What an incredible moment when I heard the last cries of my beloved wife and the first cries of my daughter! What an incredible moment to behold that child, small but immortal; that child that God placed in my hands; that child that has brought me much love and many...
The Pope Video • For the Role of Women
by .famvin | Apr 13, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Role of Women.
To Spiritual Moderators of Vincentian Groups
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 12, 2024 | Formation
“The moderator of a Vincentian group must help its members live an experience of Church, to labor, inspired by the love of Jesus Christ for the poor, in favor of the most needy.” – Fr. Lauro Palú, C.M.
Eucharistic Gift – Wrapped In a Story
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We know the Pope appreciates a good story. Maybe that is why a Capuchin preacher, speaking to the Pope, ended his profound reflection on the Eucharist with a story.
Migrant Families in Rural South Carolina
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | Apr 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The migrant families are actively engaged in all aspects of the life of the parish.
Celebrating Easter in the spirit of the Vincentian Charism
by Jean Rolex, C.M. | Apr 11, 2024 | Formation
St. Vincent used to celebrate Easter, living according to the rules of Christianity. And he asked his missionaries to do the same, recommending that their actions and works should always be permeated by the spirit of God.
A Vincentian View: Recognizing the Lord
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each year during the Easter Season, I find myself fascinated by the idea that the friends of Jesus do not recognize him in the resurrected form.