A new video by the Daughters of Charity International is appropriate for both Mary’s Month of May and the Feast of St. Louise.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? I
by John Freund, CM | July 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Luke 4:18 – “He has sent me to… bring good news to the poor.”
Seeking Wisdom Through Common Ground
by Mary Frances Jaster | July 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
In 1993, my husband Bill and I set out on a new journey and, together with the Vincentian priests and brothers, birthed the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers (which is now part of MISEVI).
St. Francis Regis Clet – Feast Day: July 9
by Famvin Media Resources | July 4, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Learn about St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. and his Vincentian mission in China around the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, in this presentation.
New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: “Storybook Romance”
by .famvin | July 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In 1793, Elizabeth Ann Seton met a dashing man who sweetly called her his dear “Eliza.” That man, William Magee Seton, became the husband Elizabeth dearly loved.
Wicked Questions Lead to Reflection on Mental Health in Service
by Julia Gerwe | May 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
My years of service have taught me the importance of asking wicked questions.
Multi-faceted Louise de Marillac: “A Saint for Everyone” (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2022 | Formation
On May 9 we will celebrate the feast day of Saint Louise de Marillac. Learn more in this video by the Daughters of Charity International.
This is What We’ve Been Missing in the Fight to End Global Poverty
by Julie Eckert | Jun 18, 2017 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In March 2015, IJM President and Founder Gary Haugen delivered a talk on the TED2015 stage in Vancouver, Canada. His message? There’s a reason that so many are still living in poverty today and our development efforts are being undermined by a phenomenon too...
We Are Living the Times of the Holy Spirit • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jun 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"Souls that are truly poor and desirous of serving God should place their trust in the coming of the Holy Spirit within them believing that, finding no resistance in them, He will give them the disposition necessary to accomplish the holy will of God which should be...
Paintings As Parables
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 16, 2017 | Formation
Today we highlight the German priest painter Sieger Köder, who depicted Frédéric Ozanam, founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and his commitment to the poor in his famous mural in Graz, Austria. Please visit VinFormation for a reflection by Fr. Wolfgang Pucher,...
Reconnecting with Myself Through Vincent de Paul’s Footsteps #IamVincent
by Lourdes Gonzalez | Jun 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
My Origins I was born and raised in Chicago, but grew up in a traditional Mexican Catholic household. By traditional I mean that my family and I would go to church every Sunday morning and have breakfast together afterwards. Another thing was that I was never allowed...
A Swish of Silk – St. Catherine Labouré
by Olivia Hollman | Jun 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Context Catherine Laboure is, in my mind, the forgotten Vincentian figure. This saint lived in 19th century France. When Catherine was only 9 years old, her mother died. To help cope, young Catherine took a picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary off of her wall,...
A Vincentian View: Trinity and Community
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 14, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: Trinity and Community Vincent held out two great teachings of the Church for particular reverence by the members of the Congregation: the Incarnation and the Trinity. This past Sunday, we celebrated our triune God. The primary symbol for a life of...
Bullfights and Systemic Change
by Jim Claffey | Jun 14, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change
It caught my eye immediately. A statue on his desk—a bullfight scene. But not what you would expect. This one was strikingly different—here the bull was sitting on the matador holding him down! Talk about the unexpected. A paradigm shift? No, a complete reversal! We...
Newness that Is Amazing and Shocking
by Ross Dizon | Jun 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus embodies newness. This newness amazes and shocks. The newness that is Jesus shows up undoubtedly as he feeds about five thousand. Like sheep, they rest in green pastures. Due to the newness of the sign Jesus does, those who have eaten try to make him king. ...
Fix Your Eyes on God – The Pardon Prayer
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 12, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Fix Your Eyes on God - The Pardon Prayer - Vincentians Need Their Faith - Gospel - JOHN 16:16-20 Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Fix Your Eyes on God O gracious Parent! Elevate our souls, and give us access to thy sublime throne, that stable seat of pure delight!...