Formation
Informational Video about the International Formation Center (CIF) in Paris
Father Andrés Motto, Director of the International Formation Center (CIF) in Paris, explains the work that is done during the formation sessions that are offered to the members of the Vincentian Family (priests, brothers, sisters and laymen and women).
A Resource for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary
A presentation of thoughts about the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from the writings of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Louise de Marillac, and St. Vincent de Paul.
The Pope Video • For Small Businesses
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Small Businesses.
PowerPoint on the Advent letter by Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM
Have you read the Advent letter from Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM? You can find it here. It is a letter with a lot of content. Therefore, to help assimilate it, we offer this presentation where the main ideas of the text are summarized: [slideshare...
Getting Ready…Be Prepared
“Getting Ready” (Wisdom 6:12-16; Mt 25:1-13) “Be Prepared” is a famous theme in Boy Scout lore but also frequently shows up in the Scriptures. The injunction in the Book of Wisdom to keep a watchful eye for the coming of God’s presence (Wisdom 6), and Jesus’ praise of...
With Sharp Political Differences How Do We Serve as the Voice of the Poor?
"With sharp political differences, how do we remain unified as Vincentians?" This is a direct quote from the Voice of the Poor portion of the website of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. It raises serious questions for Vincentian Family efforts to serve as the...
A Sign of Light • A Video from Fr. Tomaz Mavrič, CM
We present another video from the series dedicated to 400th anniversary. Fr. Tomaž Mavrič CM is a host of all reflections inspired by Fr. Luigi Mezzadri and filmed by Piotr Dziubak of Little Film Roma. In the following video we see the testimony of a Daughter of...
What do I want to do with SlideShare?
You'll notice that occasionally we package long articles or letters with "slideshares." Why would you want to use this technology? LinkedIn SlideShare is a Web 2.0–based slide hosting service. Users can upload files privately or publicly in the following file formats:...
Advent Letter 2017 to the Vincentian Family, by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM
In his Advent Letter, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, 24th successor of St. Vincent, invites us to reflect on the Eucharist in the Vincentian tradition and, more particularly, on the experience and spirituality of St. Vincent de Paul. You can read it below. At the end of the...
The Solitude of St. Catherine Labouré
The fact that Catherine Labouré kept her secret for forty-six years created a sense of mystery in reflections on her life, and during her life.
Christ the King – To Whom Do You Owe Allegiance?
How should Vincentians deal with the politics of power? Can we learn anything from what St. Vincent did in his context?
The Miraculous Medal (Reflection)
On the afternoon of November 27, 1830, a Daughter of Charity, St. Catherine Labouré, was praying in a chapel in Paris, when she had a vision. The Virgin Mary appeared to her holding in her hands a globe illuminated by rays that came out of her hands. The globe...