In the sermon on the mount, Jesus flips the script to show how different his mission was from what ordinary people expected.
Formation
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 2
by Famvin Media Resources | June 26, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
Blessed Daughters of Charity, Martyrs of Arras and Dax (June 26)
by Famvin Media Resources | June 24, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
The story of the Martyrs of Arras, based on “In the Footsteps of Vincent de Paul: a Guide to Vincentian France” by Father John E. Rybolt, C.M.
Saint John the Baptist, Mother Seton, and the Meaning of Birthdays
by Tom Hoopes | June 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
June 24 is the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, coming exactly half a year from Christmas. Everyone loves a birthday, but St. Elizabeth Ann Seton intuitively saw something the Catholic Church also uniquely sees: birthdays have a deep and powerful meaning.
Don’t You Understand?
by John Freund, CM | June 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I never gave much thought to what is involved when I hear or ask the question, “Don’t you understand?”
February 3: Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 3, 2023 | Formation
Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, an Italian Daughter of Charity, is known for her work with poor children; through her trust and friendship, “she guided them to find the Lord … with the gentleness of a loving mother”.
A Canadian View: What Is Good Governance?
by Jim Paddon | Feb 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians our first and foremost goal is the relief of poverty across the world. We are ready to act and assist our neighbours in need in every way we can.
A Parable – Paying attention to details
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We can learn from Pope Francis how little things can be so significant in a “culture of encounter.”
Follow Jesus Steadfastly to the End
by Ross Dizon | Jun 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus steadfastly makes up his mind to carry out fully his mission. To follow him steadfastly to the end is what it means to be a Christian.
Why Do Some Conferences Fail To Progress?
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jun 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
I invite you to respond: has your Conference progressed or regressed?
Blessed Daughters of Charity, Martyrs of Arras, and Bl. Marguerite Rutan, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 23, 2019 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
June 26 is the feast day of five Daughters of Charity who were guillotined by the French revolutionary government.
The Pope Video • The Priests’ Way of Life
by .famvin | Jun 22, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Priests’ Way of Life
Navigating the Realities of the Business World
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Many ministries face a challenge navigating the realities of the business world, often described as “the real world.” Vincent knew those challenges well… and was a genius in facing these challenges.
A Canadian View: Vincentian Values
by Jim Paddon | Jun 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians we hold these values: see Christ in anyone who suffers, come together as a family, have personal contact with the poor, and help in all possible ways.
Memory of Jesus Christ’s Inventive Love
by Ross Dizon | Jun 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gave himself up for us. Because we break the bread and bless the cup, we keep alive the memory of his love to the end. The memory of Jesus surely comforted St. Vincent de Paul. That was why he was able to comfort others. He comforted, for instance, a dying...
The Trinity, Up Close and Personal (Romans 5:5)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Central to the Creed is belief in the Trinity, the conviction of a three-ness in the one Godhead, the Divine as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.