Formation

The Beginnings of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 191 Years ago

by Javier F. Chento | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

April 23, 2024 marks the 211th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Ozanam and the 191st anniversary of the creation of the first charity conference. A seemingly insignificant event, a controversy over the then scarce charitable action of the Church in France,...

Vincentian Places 04 – Toulouse

by Famvin Media Resources | April 23, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

After his secondary studies at Dax, Vincent entered the university. He finished his studies at Toulouse in 1604 and received the baccalaureate in theology.

Firewood for the Soul: Run Down

by Samantha Hill | April 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 04

by Famvin Media Resources | April 21, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Evangelization.

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 06 and 07

by Famvin Media Resources | May 12, 2024 | Formation

Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Advocacy, and Social Change.

Faith: an Act of Will • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | May 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Dear friend, you are continually heading out on long and fatiguing journeys that are dangerous to your health (your...

John Joseph Lynch C.M., First Archbishop of Toronto

by Famvin Media Resources | May 10, 2024 | Formation

Learn about Archbishop John Joseph Lynch, C.M., who died on May 12, 1888.

“Insiders” With Closed Minds; “Outsiders” Who Were Open

by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

I don’t think I can ever again read Luke’s account of Jesus’ rejection in his hometown (4:21-30) without thinking of Pope Francis’ homily.

Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 5)

by .famvin | Jan 31, 2024 | Formation

Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC, wrote the following excellent article on Mother Seton. In this series we present her article in six parts. (Part 5)

A Vincentian View: Reconciliation and Renewal

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

When I celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation with people, my emphasis does not solely embrace God’s forgiveness of our sins of the past, but promotes God’s grace to live a better future.

I Never Knew I Missed the Point!

by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Have you ever been in a conversation where someone missed your point? I certainly have. Also, more times than I care to admit, I have been the one who missed the point.

Go around Towns and Villages as God Wants

by Ross Dizon | Jan 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus has come so he may go around towns and villages and preach by words and by works, and as the Father shows him in prayer, the Good News. Before he makes up his mind to go around all of Galilee, Jesus goes off alone to a forlorn place to pray. He does so before...

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