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Vincentian Voices Network

by Jim Paddon | February 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

I would like to invite Famvin members to consider joining this group through our Facebook page.

Lenten Letter 2023 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | February 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Rome, 13 February 2023 “Making our families and communities a foretaste of heaven” Dear members of the Vincentian Family Movement, May the grace and peace of Jesus be always with us! From the creation of the world, God wished that not a single human being would live...

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 13)

by Famvin Media Resources | February 12, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.

Mother Seton and St. Paul Show Us a 4-Fold Path to Change

by Tom Hoopes | February 12, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

The conversions of Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton may seem exceptional, but each of us, in our own life, can experience the same grace by opening our heart when Christ calls.

Creativity, a Vincentian Challenge

by Jim Claffey | Jun 8, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

One evening in the early 1970s, Michael Pachovas and a few friends wheeled themselves to a curb in Berkeley, Calif., poured cement into the form of a crude ramp, and rolled off into the night.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Beloved Daughter and Woman of the Trinity

by Lisa Lickona | Jun 7, 2023 | Formation

Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we can rest in the community of love that is the Triune God.

A Vincentian View: Pentecost Season

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

We call the several weeks that follow the celebration of Christmas, the “Christmas Season.” Similarly, many weeks follow the solemnity of Easter, and we refer to this stretch as the “Easter Season.”

Family Historians

by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

St. Matthew was trying to get his Jewish audience to think about the very unlikely people who played a part in salvation history.

A Canadian View: 2020 Vision

by Jim Paddon | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The term 2020 vision refers to our eyesight as being near perfect. The year 2020 gave us a vision of many issues…

Vincentians – Celebrating and Challenging

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Let’s remember what we learned during COVID-19, especially how we managed to maintain our personal relationship with those who, in addition to the daily challenges of living in poverty, must now weather the effects of the pandemic.

Advent Reflections: Vincentian Family Office (Part Three)

by Emile Ghali, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

During the Advent Season, each one of the four members of the International Vincentian Family Office will offer a brief video. Part Three

A Holy Nudge (Is 61; Jn 1:19-28)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

One of my favorite words, both because of the way it sounds and what it connotes, is “nudge”

We Don’t Listen To Secular Prophets Either

by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Israel’s prophets talked, but their audiences didn’t listen. Little has changed in 3,000 years. Like the prophets of the Bible, anyone who tries this nowadays is likely to be ignored or derided at best, if not silenced in a variety of ways.

Abode of Prayer and Hope for All

by Ross Dizon | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus makes his abode among us. He is the house of prayer and hope for all peoples. And he fulfills God’s promise to David. David plans to build a house that will be the Lord’s abode. The Lord answers and reminds him of the great things that he has done for him....