Blessed Frederic Ozanam wrote, “Charity is the Samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveler who has been attacked. It is justice’s role to prevent the attack.”[
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by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
In 1610, Vincent lived in the Rue de Seine in Paris, and was one of several Chaplain-Almoners to Queen Marguérite de Valois, the first wife of Henry of Navarre (Henry IV of France).
by Mary Frances Jaster | May 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Some words that come to mind to describe our experience of the assembly: enlivening, challenging, engaging, hospitable, surprising, interesting, fulfilling, energizing, necessary, healing, messy, faithful, providential, joyful, prayerful, synodal.
by Famvin Media Resources | May 6, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
by Samantha Hill | May 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Jimmy Walters | May 23, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam wrote, “Charity is the Samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveler who has been attacked. It is justice’s role to prevent the attack.”[
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We live in a world and at a time that has much need for the energizing fire of the Holy Spirit.
by John Freund, CM | May 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The blind beggar never saw it coming! No pun intended! I mean it quite literally. He was no doubt hoping and praying...
by .famvin | Feb 26, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
by Samantha Hill | Feb 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 25, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: attending to the salvation of our souls.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Part One: Importance of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Feb 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"To love someone, properly speaking, is to want their good. According to this, to love Our Lord is to want His name to be known and manifested to the whole world, to let Him reign on earth, to do His will on earth as in Heaven" (SVP ES XI, 736). Vincent de Paul [box...
by .famvin | Feb 24, 2024 | Formation
Three people reflect on Lenten sacrifice, personal reflection, and patterning ourselves after Jesus’ example.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2024 | Formation
This Lenten presentation is from a letter by former Superior General Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The author’s reflections did not refer to pleasant bike rides in the safety of a park. He speaks of the hostility and risks faced by bike riders on busy city streets or highways.