Formation

Louise de Marillac: Animator of the Confraternities of Charity

by Famvin Media Resources | April 19, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

In May 1629, Vincent de Paul made a request of Louise de Marillac. Would she accept going to Montmirail to visit the Confraternities of Charity established in that town and the neighboring villages?

Undervalued Gift

by John Freund, CM | April 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I am finally becoming aware of the gift I have taken for granted all my life. The home we call Planet Earth. I suspect I am not alone in this.

Happiness

by Jim Claffey, CM | April 18, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.

Solidarity – in Life, Death, and New Life (Mark 14:1-15:47)

by Tom McKenna, CM | April 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

A remark I once overheard: “I don’t mind suffering when nobody knows about it – as long as somebody knows about it!”

Contemplation: To Do a Little Good – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | Mar 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In Monsieur Vincent, the 1947 movie about our patron’s life, he is asked...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 47

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 17

by .famvin | Mar 12, 2024 | Formation

Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.

Message for the World Day of Peace – 1 January 2024

by .famvin | Dec 27, 2023 | Formation

In his Message for the 57th World Day of Peace, to be celebrated on 1 January 2024, Pope Francis made an urgent appeal to the whole world for an ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 36

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Firewood for the Soul: Christmas, The Gift That Keeps On Giving

by Samantha Hill | Dec 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

A Vincentian Minute: Incarnation 03

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation

Fr. Rooney speaks about the Incarnation in Vincentian Spirituality. This week: Embracing the Salvation Project.

Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team

by .famvin | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In these very endearing dates, the .famvin team wishes you a happy and blessed Christmas.

Go and See the Child Lying in the Manger

by Ross Dizon | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is little and poor. We are to go and see and live his being little and poor, so that we may be clean and free of pride and greed that spell ruin. As the shepherds get the good news about the Savior’s birth, great fear takes hold of them. For a great and...

Three Virtues to Give Ourselves to God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"One thing you may find very helpful is to call to mind the virtues of your Sisters who have died, which were very great; and I have no doubt that there are several saints among them. You’ll find in them the marks of the true spirit of the Daughter of Charity. Try to...

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Frederic Ozanam and Spain

by Javier F. Chento | Dec 23, 2023 | Formation

Frederic wanted to do the Camino de Santiago. One day, feeling in good health, he embarked with his wife and younger brother to Fuenterrabía, Irún and San Sebastián (Spain). It was October 22, 1852. Though the trip to Spain made him very tired, his desire to see Spain...