“We invite you to walk with us together along our Road to Calvary these next 40 days.” – Fr. Ron Hoye, C.M.
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
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.
Mothers – Lessons Mary Learned and Teaches
by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
What do mothers do all day? They do so much! Often mothers can’t remember all the things they do for the family.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 10
by .famvin | Mar 1, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent About Obedience
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 22, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words.
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam at University, and Money
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 21, 2023 | Formation
Frederic, while pursuing his studies of Law and Letters at the University of Paris, was almost always short of money. In several letters to his parents (not all, but many) he gives them account of his impoverished economy. He could have to buy a new pair of trousers...
On Practice of the Vincentian Virtues • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"We should follow, as far as possible, all the gospel teaching already mentioned, since it is so holy and very practical. But some of it, in fact, has more application to us, particularly when it emphasizes simplicity, humility, gentleness, mortification, and zeal for...
St. Vincent’s Development of an Apostolic Outlook
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 20, 2023 | Formation
From the introduction to an article by Fr. Emeric Amyot d'Inville, C.M.: "I would now like to offer you a reflection about the way that St. Vincent focused on the social and ecclesial reality surrounding him. Because, as a result of this very focused look... [he]...
What was your mother’s special recipe?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Nobody could make (fill in your favorite meal )… at least not like she did. There was something special about it. You can still almost taste it.
Where Do You Fit In Now?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 19, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
How do you further conversations with people who have different starting points and live in other categories than your own?
Reflect the Creator and Owner of All
by Ross Dizon | Oct 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the image of the God whom no one has ever seen. Hence, he cannot but reflect God who is merciful, kind, and faithful. No doubt, we Christians want to reflect Jesus. And we believe, of course, that to reflect him means to reflect also the very God whose...
Lord, I Am Not Worthy (Mt 21:28-32)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Reading Jesus’ parable about the two Sons, it struck me how often in the Gospels Jesus leans in favor of the ones who are out of favor.
If Jesus’ Mother Had a Scrapbook
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We all know what a scrapbook is. It is not about simple scraps. It is about keeping memories alive.