Formation
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 5 of 5)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 8, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
A Vincentian View: A Time for Retreat
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Are You Looking Up or Around?
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A late 19th-century artist, James Tissot, graphically posed a question for us. In his depiction of the Ascension, he asks, “Why do you stand looking up into heaven? (Act 1:11)
Contemplation: Under the Cross
by Tim Williams | May 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
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Firewood for the Soul: Who is my Family?
by Samantha Hill | Jun 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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The God Minute: Song About Gratitude
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 2, 2024 | Formation
Music video about an attitude that Jesus himself modeled time and time again and St. Paul said was the key to heaven: Gratitude.
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The Privilege of Serving the Poor • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Those who have the privilege of distributing the public help [...] go, for instance, to the twelfth arrondissement,...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 41
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Searching
by Samantha Hill | Jan 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 02
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 28, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: a systemic response.
Challenges of the Congregation of the Mission for a Promising Future
by .famvin | Jan 28, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Reflections
A reflection by Fr. Jean Rolex, C.M. on the challenges of the Congregation of the Mission for a promising future.
From the Greatest to the Least – God is There • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jan 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"In addition to this general work, He toils with each individual: with the craftsman in his shop, with the woman in her household, with the ant and the bee to do their collecting, and He does so constantly and continually. And why does He labor? For us, dear Sisters,...
CIF Activities for the Vincentian Movement for the Year 2024
by Andrés Motto, CM | Jan 27, 2024 | Formation
Like every year, I am writing to tell you what the different CIF Meetings will be next year so that you can anticipate your participation in time.
Congregation of the Mission celebrate and reconnect with their founder’s heritage
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 26, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
“From the beginning, Vincent de Paul linked the birth of the Congregation of the Mission to the feast of 25 January, the solemnity marking the conversion of St. Paul…” – Fr. Jean Rolex, CM, in an article on cmglobal.org
The Gift of Vincent’s Charism
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Indeed, Vincent left a wonderful gift to the Church.We all know and appreciate his passion for the poor. His foundations came out of his passion for the poor.
Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 4)
by .famvin | Jan 24, 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 4)