We are all back together again after a difficult few years to continue our work to help the poor and marginalized of our communities and nation and to meet with each other to share ideas and resources in that effort.
Formation
New Wineskins Today
by John Freund, CM | July 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Host to Jesus, the Word Made Flesh
by Ross Dizon | July 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 6
by Famvin Media Resources | July 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
Praying and Working with Saint Benedict and Mother Seton
by Elizabeth Scalia | July 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Like Saint Benedict, the father of western monasticism, Mother Seton’s life was grounded in contemplation and action. She was a woman of prayer who put all of her energy into the work God called her towards, always trusting in Grace.
In Frederic Ozanam’s Footsteps
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 10, 2023 | Formation
How Ozanam proclaimed the truth and served the poor in 19th century France.
A Surprise Gift From Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Much to my surprise, Pope Francis seemed to comment on yesterday’s Mindwalk. Of course, I know he never read it …...
Interview with Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. on his book “Mystic of Charity”
by .famvin | Aug 4, 2019 | Formation
Watch an interview by Elena Grazini (Famvin Press Office, Rome) with Father Maloney about his latest book on St. Vincent de Paul, “Mystic of Charity”.
August 2: Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 2, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Known as “El Pelé,” Bl. Ceferino gave his life to defend a priest during the Spanish Civil War.
So you think you understand homelessness!
by John Freund, CM | Aug 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
What do I know about the common profile of people who sleep in each of these situations- on the street, in a car, in an abandoned building, on friends’ sofas, etc.?
The Poor Jesus: The Christology Of St. Vincent De Paul
by John P. Prager, CM | Aug 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
No one can invent a Christology out of nothing. We all receive the traditions from earlier generations. We meditate on the responses from the past about Jesus because some of those answers are definitive. Nevertheless, every time the Christian community answers some questions about Jesus, new questions come up.
Comforting Arms (Isaiah 66:13)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 31, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Comfort is high among the promises of Jesus’ Kingdom – the Reign of God bringing protection, welcoming, a soothing of painful wounds, a safe harbor.
Should Loans Carry Warnings?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 31, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) in Ireland has called for all licensed moneylenders to carry a tobacco-style warning on their advertising and literature.
Wise and Rich Before God Along With Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Jul 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
To be wise and rich before God means, above all, to follow Jesus and to live like him.
Ozanam, Social Mobilizer Par Excellence
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jul 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We have to recognize this: Ozanam has managed to mobilize a large crowd of people to help the poor, through his preaching,
St. Justin de Jacobis and the Coptic Christians of Ethiopia
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 28, 2019 | Formation
New presentation considers St. Justin’s thinking and action toward the Ethiopian Christians.