Formation
Clear and Expressed Preference for the Apostolate among the Poor
by Marta Marin, Misevi Colombia | August 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We, the members of Misevi Colombia, are people of different ways of being.
Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (1861-1936), Member of Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | August 1, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, martyr, patron saint of Romani people.
Life of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | July 30, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 1 Comment
A brief presentation of the biography of St. Justin de Jacobis.
Is the Our Father a Radical Prayer?
by John Freund, CM | July 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Jesus was a radical who was fully committed to doing God’s will. He showed us how radical he was when laid down his life for us. As he hung on the cross he said “Father, forgive them. They know not what they are doing.” Certainly the words of a radical!
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Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 1
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
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MISEVI – Committed to Vincentian Mission
by Mary Frances Jaster | Jun 6, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
In February, we held a virtual meeting for all the presidents/representatives and heard from them concerning their groups. Here is a very brief summary of some of the activities of MISEVI.
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Louise de Marillac – A Pilgrimage: Montmirail (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 5, 2022 | Formation
In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Sister Kara Davis, D.C. tells us about St. Louise’s journey to Montmirail and how we are invited to go and do likewise in our own way, today.
400th Anniversary Prayer in Four Languages
by Francely Perez, D.C. | Jun 24, 2017 | Formation
“Lord, revive within the Vincentian Family the flame of the Charism, that flame which has animated our missionary life for 400 years.” Here is the 400th-anniversary prayer if you have not seen it yet. The prayer is available in four languages: English, Portuguese,...
For the Feast of Saint Peter, Apostle • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jun 23, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Saint Louise de Marillac wrote to St. Vincent: "If your Charity heard Our Lord say what He seems to me to have said to you, in the person of Saint Peter, I hope it was that He wanted to build this Company on your Charity" (L. 199). She encouraged the Daughters of...
June 23: Frederic Ozanam’s Wedding Anniversary
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 23, 2017 | Formation
One of the unique aspects of the Vincentian charism is the important participation of lay people in carrying out the work of getting to know and serving those who are poor and marginalized by society, face to face, out in the world where they live. This was built in...
Meet Graciela Covarrubias: Vincentian in Action
by Chae Wohn | Jun 22, 2017 | Formation, News
Graciela Covarrubias takes the Vincentian question, "What must be done?" to heart. When this third-year student observed her peers having trouble defining DePaul's mission, she decided to take action. "Over time, I noticed that other students couldn't explain DePaul's...
What does being a Vincentian mean to me? #IamVincent
by Manchester University CC | Jun 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
When I first signed up to be a Vincentian Volunteer, I must confess that I did not completely understand what it meant to be a Vincentian. I knew that it had to do with St. Vincent de Paul who spent his life serving the poor and less fortunate, and that was enough...
“It is So Difficult to Start from Scratch in Another Country”
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"I was a stranger and you welcomed me": this is the motto that guides us Vincentians during this year in which we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the charism. The story that we are now introducing became viral only a month ago: a boy from a secondary school in the...
The Feast of the Holy Trinity: Come On In
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 21, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
“Come on In” (Ex 34, 2 Cor 13, John 3:16) The Feast of the Holy Trinity is an especially daunting one for the preacher. How even to touch on it, this Mystery of mysteries? A tentative step is by way of the imagination, and so I ask you to put yourself imaginatively...
See the Master, and you see the Father
by Ross Dizon | Jun 20, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus alone makes us see the Father fully. We can see the Father fully, even here below, through his only Son. He is in the bosom of the Father there above. That is because the only Son has become flesh and dwelt among us in Jesus. He is the same as the one who is...
Step by Step – Prayer Rejuvenates Us
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Step by Step – Prayer Rejuvenates Us - God Watches Over us - Land of the Living - John 16:20-23 Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Step by Step Almighty, eternal, just, and merciful God, grant us in our misery that we may do for your sake alone what we know you want us...