This is the third in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by...
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by Famvin Media Resources | August 20, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity | 0 Comments
A presentation based on some notes written about the early Ladies of Charity by St. Louise de Marillac.
by John Freund, CM | August 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
There are all kinds of orthodoxy tests. We might even pass an orthodoxy oral exam. But how many can claim to actually lead lives reflecting this belief in crisis situations?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 19, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Writing for Invisible People, Kayla Robbins Robbins, freelance writer, asks what can we do when a heatwave comes?
by Jim Claffey | August 19, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 3, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
This is the third in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 1, 2022 | Formation
In February of 1791, three missionaries including Fr. Francis Regis Clet, C.M., departed for China.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I write this Vincentian Mindwalk fresh from an unplanned 24 hours in our local hospital.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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. ...
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!...