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by Vincentian Family Office | July 9, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The origin of the International Association of Charities (AIC) dates back to a Sunday in August 1617 in Châtillon, France. During a mass, Saint Vincent de Paul called upon his congregation to assist a needy family.
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | July 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Famvin Media Resources | July 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney reflects on the steps for you and me to prepare to act as prophets, which comes from a connection with the Spirit of God.
by Javier F. Chento | July 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by Tim Williams | Jul 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Vincentians are doers, we are people of action. We love God, as St....
by Ross Dizon | Jul 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
As the Father sends him, so Jesus sends his disciples. These sent ones carry out what their Teacher tells them to...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 9, 2024 | Formation
Beginning in 1641, Vincent worked on the major seminaries of Annecy, Cahors, etc. The houses for rural missions became numerous, as did the houses of the Sisters.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A Marian-themed reflection.
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Of course, the districts of Saint-Jacques and of Jardin-des-Plantes do not always give the spectacle of the same desolation. We know there shopping streets, poor but livable houses, narrow but well-kept rooms that retain remains of an old slack, waxed furniture, white...
by Lisa M. Hendey | Jun 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Throughout her life, Mother Seton knew that we are never truly alone, even when life’s challenges are most daunting. Our Heavenly Father is always there for us—present, loving, merciful.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 21, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
June 26 is the memorial of five Daughters of Charity who were martyred during the French Revolution.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I share thoughts about the wineskins or frameworks of our thinking about God.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We pray for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as we pray and live the Gospel.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A truly wise person helps you to see, and helps you step back to get perspective.
by Tim Williams | Jun 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In the Society of St Vincent de Paul, “all decisions are made by consensus after the necessary prayer, reflection and consultation.” [Rule, Part I, 3.10] In other words, we don’t simply vote the minority “off the island,”...
by Ross Dizon | Jun 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
By trusting in the Lord Jesus we can stay calm even when evil seems to triumph.