"O Savior! O my Lord and my God! You’ve raised up a Company for this purpose; You’ve sent it to persons who are poor,...
Formation
First Known Published Account of the Congregation of the Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | January 19, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
This brief history of the Congregation of the Mission by an anonymous author is the first known published account (1656).
Your Favorite Image of God
by John Freund, CM | January 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Every family has favorites. Actually, there may be many favorites in a family depending on who you ask and their level of honesty.
The birth of Jesus continues to change the world!
by Valentyna Ryabushko, D.C. | January 18, 2024 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation | 0 Comments
Christmas – what do Ukrainians today associate with this holiday? When does the preparation begin and how long does it last?
Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 3)
The Pope Video • For the terminally ill
by .famvin | Feb 10, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the terminally ill
Lenten Reflection On Saint Peter
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 9, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. offers three reflections suggested by the apostle Peter’s role in the passion narratives.
Nobody Wants To Do the Dishes!
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
This Mindwalk is a reflection on a saying attributed to a contemporary change agent – Shane Claiborne “Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to do the dishes.”
Admire the Thoughts and Ways of God
by Ross Dizon | Sep 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus makes known to us God, who is good to all and has mercy on all he has made, and whose thoughts and ways we are to admire. The landowner is good to the jobless. But there are those who, rather than admire him, grumble. These are the ones who have worked for...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 22
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
A Vincentian Minute: Things About Vincent 01
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 17, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney talks about St. Vincent de Paul during the month of September, also known as “Vincentian Month”.
NEW Museum & Visitor Center Opens Friday at the Seton Shrine
by .famvin | Sep 17, 2023 | Formation
Immerse yourself in the inspiring story of one of America’s saints at the new Seton Shrine Museum and Visitor Center.
The Origin of the Vincentian Charism in the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul • A Weekly reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Sep 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"On the day of the conversion of St. Paul, who is the 25th, this lady asked me —said Father Vincent— "to have a sermon in the church of Folleville to exhort its inhabitants to the general confession. So I did. I preached them on its importance and usefulness, and then...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Why the Conferences Are Called “Conferences”?
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 16, 2023 | Formation
From the Conferences of History (a weekly meeting of young students at Mr. Bailly's), a group of six young people, under the protection of Emmanuel Bailly*, decides to take action to help the poor. At the end of one of their first meetings, the question of naming the...
The Poor Jesus: The Christology of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 15, 2023 | Formation
In this presentation, Fr. John P. Prager, C.M. points out a few elements for understanding the Christ of St. Vincent.
Are Interruptions the story of your life?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever thought of interruptions as being the story of Jesus life? Let’s explore Jesus’ interruptions and what they can teach us.