Formation
The Legacy of Saints Vincent and Louise
by Famvin Media Resources | February 18, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Who Is Pope Francis Listening To?
by John Freund, CM | February 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
One of the great games in the press, both secular and religious, is wondering who Pope Francis listens to on matters of pastoral care for the entire Church.
Homeless People with Cell Phones?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | February 17, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.
A Vincentian View: Blessed are the Poor
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
If you have ever seen Fiddler on the Roof, you may remember the prayer of Tevye.
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A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Educational Values – Part 6
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 30, 2022 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores the Values of Vincentian Education proposed by Daughter of Charity Sr. Louise Sullivan.
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Ozanam: “The Origins of Socialism”
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 29, 2022 | Formation
Antoine-Frederic Ozanam, one of the seven founders of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP), was part of a young Catholic intellectual generation, deeply idealistic and active, socially and politically.
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November 6: Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 28, 2022 | Formation
Every November 6, the Church commemorates the saints martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). A number of them were from the Vincentian Family.
New: Instagram Topic Channels
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 7, 2018 | Formation, Social, Social Media
Why do I talk about Instagram and not SnapChat? Because every demographic needs their social media channel where I don’t bother them!
Hungry for the Living Bread, the Word Made Flesh
by Ross Dizon | Aug 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the living bread that came down from heaven. The hungry who eat him, the Word made flesh, will live forever. They murmur about Jesus because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” They behave as those hungry people who complained against God...
“What is Happening with Immigrant Reception Policies is Intolerable” (SSVP Italy)
by Di Trapani, CM | Aug 6, 2018 | Disasters and Responses, Formation, News
"There is still a beautiful Italy, ready to welcome, to integrate, to give work, to help these people, be they refugees, asylum seekers or simply 'economic migrants.' An Italy that goes on thanks to their work, will, sacrifice. They are men and women like us,...
Example of the Vincentian Charism As Lived Out Today
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 5, 2018 | Formation
Spend six minutes being inspired by the Vincentian charism in action!
Sayings That Have Shaped Us
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Wisdom has shaped us. The Book of Proverbs says, “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!” (16:16)
The Pope Video • The Treasure of Families
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 4, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray: Together, let us ask Jesus that any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity. Pope Francis - August 2018 ...
August 2: Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 3, 2018 | Formation
Blessed Ceferino was a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Spain. Because he is considered the patron of the Rom and Sinti peoples, his biography appears on the website of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People.
St. Vincent and St. Louise – Ideal Collaborators?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent and St. Louise - Ideal Collaborators? J. Patrick Murphy reminds us in his booklet Mr. Vincent of the collaboration of two exceptional people – Vincent and Louise. In Louise de Marillac Vincent found the perfect partner to build his business model and bring...
VLM/VMC Impact: Where Did You See God in Your Life Today?
by Katherine Pashkevich | Aug 2, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
We continue to share a series of reflections made by Vincentian Lay Missionaries and Vincentian Mission Corps participants about their experience serving, how it has impacted their lives and how they continue to live the Vincentian Charism today. The other day,...