Formation
Mind and Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ
by Ross Dizon | May 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXI
by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Collaboration to Respond to the Crisis in Ukraine
by Fr. Stephen Monaghan, CM | May 2, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Here is a little example of how the Vincentian Family has worked together in a collaborative way to respond to the crisis in Ukraine.
St. Louise’s Legacy
by Famvin Media Resources | May 1, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
“That we have received a spiritually rich legacy from Saint Louise is certain.”
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Vincent de Paul: A groundbreaking humanitarian
by Keltoum Irbah | Dec 19, 2022 | Formation
More than 350 years after his death in 1660, the life and trailblazing humanitarian work of Vincent de Paul – canonised in 1737– continues to be celebrated.
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A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 6)
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 18, 2022 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
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Advent Reflections (Day 23)
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 18, 2022 | Formation
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
VLM/VMC Impact: “I Come in Peace and Will Leave in Peace”
by Bella Davila | Apr 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
I was sure that I was not coming to Chepnyal to cause harm in anyway, therefore the promise of coming in peace and leaving in peace appeared easy.
A Vincentian View: The Love of a Father
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 3, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
An analysis of each of the persons in the story would reward our study, but let me single out the way the father responds to his younger son’s return.
Dignity and Responsibility of Women
by Ross Dizon | Apr 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The new that God is doing springs forth now in Jesus. Those with chauvinist mentality do not see this newness that acknowledges the dignity and responsibility of women (Benedict XVI). Joseph finds out that Mary is carrying in her womb a child that is not his. But...
Living the “Already” of Mission and the “Not Yet” of Vows
by Sr. Kara Davis, DC | Apr 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
My day to day life doesn’t seem too different than my sisters who have made vows. Yet every March 25 there is something that distinctly separates us.
Differences between a Assistentialism, Philanthropy and Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Apr 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
When referring to the social promotion of the materially needy people, many confuse the meaning of the words assistentialism, philanthropy and charity.
MISEVI International
by Mónica Villar Guisado | Apr 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
A reflection from Monica Villar, who is a member of MISEVI Spain and also a member of the International Coordinating Team of MISEVI International.
Lenten Reflection (Presentation)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 31, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
This Lenten Reflection is from Deep Down Things by Richard McCullen, C.M.
Frederic Ozanam on Almsgiving
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 29, 2019 | Formation
In this presentation, Frederic Ozanam defends the tradition of almsgiving in the face of criticism from the Socialists of his day.
We Forget Mary Was A Teenager
by John Freund, CM | Mar 29, 2019 | Featured Videos, Formation, Reflections
It is so easy to forget Mary was a teenager. She was an ordinary young girl who heard an angel say something amazing to her.