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Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2022
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | September 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee 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. Vincent and the Congregation of the Mission 1625-1660
by Famvin Media Resources | September 18, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
In Vincent’s time, the poor were largely neglected, illiterate, and spiritually ignorant. The clergy were sadly inadequate. St. Vincent founded the Congregation of the Mission to preach to the country poor and to help reform the clergy.
Daughters of Charity Services Launches Vincentian Values Week 2022
by Daughters of Charity Services | September 18, 2022 | Formation, News | 0 Comments
A new national campaign Vincentian Values Week is set to launch later this month, running from September 26 – 30.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 15)
by Kelly McDaniels | September 17, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam and the Eucharist
by .famvin | Mar 6, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Frederic remembered his First Communion as one of the most significant days of his life:
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 06)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 5, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
A Vincentian Minute: A Vincentian Lent (Introduction)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 5, 2023 | Formation
In this series, Fr. Rooney relates the themes of Lent to Vincentian Spiritual Practice.
Overflowing and Unfathomable Fullness
by Ross Dizon | Feb 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus Christ embodies the overflowing fullness of God. He eagerly wishes to share with us this fullness. Jesus goes on showing what to fulfill the commandments and go beyond the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees means. He wants to see in us overflowing...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Praying In the Streets of Our Lives
by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Can we pray when we walk the streets of our lives?
Bravery of Blessed Rosalie Rendu
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 16, 2020 | Formation
A presentation showing some examples of the fortitude and bravery of Blessed Rosalie Rendu.
St. Vincent and Lay Ministry (Presentation)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 14, 2020 | Formation
Some of the St. Vincent’s insights can be developed in a new context and perhaps taken in new directions.
What Did Pope Francis Just Say?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
“Hot button issues” vs. “Expanding horizons beyond conflicts”
Who You Know Matters
by Jack Murphy, SSVP - USA | Feb 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Who you know matters. Who you help them to know can matter even more.
Why the Church Shelters the Homeless
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 13, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections
Former Eastern Province Provincial, Fr. Michael Carroll, CM, reflects on Homelessness in a series of reflections. "Churches answer the call to shelter the homeless "| U.S. Catholic magazine Let me share some of the good that I have heard folks are doing to serve the...
Gospel Styles (Luke 2:22-40)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever thought of yourself as an evangelizer? There are different ways and styles of being an evangelist.
Collaboration Works! – Good News
by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Demonstrations of the power of collaboration in systemic change.