Rome, Lent 2022 To all the members of the Vincentian Family MYSTICS OF CHARITY FOR THE XXI CENTURY AND BEYOND My dear...
Formation
Lent – Call to Change Our Way of Thinking
On Ash Wednesday we were basically told two things
Vincentian Family Prayer For Peace in Ukraine
United with Pope Francis and with men and women of good will throughout the world, we, as a Vincentian Family, lift our minds and hearts in prayer for peace in Ukraine.
God is Near – Promises of Love
God is Near – Promises of Love – Jesus is the Savior – Going Forward Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God is Near Do you believe? Know and believe He is always with us, in good times and bad. We must believe and pray. I read a little article written by Billy...
The Evolution of St. Vincent’s Spiritual Vision
Watch a YouTube video that describes how St. Vincent’s spiritual vision evolved over several decades, as he was influenced by his collaborators (particularly his work with Louise de Marillac, the Ladies of Charity, and the Daughters of Charity).
Living Their Values @NiagaraUniv
What makes a Vincentian? At a fundamental level, Vincentians are people committed to living their values. “It was nice to see Niagara standing by their values,” said Gabriel, an English major. “I love how Niagara University gives back to the local communities and is...
Am I Open to Be Mentored?
“Am I ready to be mentored?” Or am I too comfortable in my present stage of growth?
Faith that Becomes Active in Works of Charity
Every good Christian should be a person of faith, a faith that is not only lived with words but that is reflected in one’s lifestyle. We, who on a daily basis are involved in many different activities and forms of service (catechists, volunteers, other ministerial...
Where did the Neighborhood Church Move To?
…people in the pews are looking for a significant spiritual message on Sundays and a community they’ll feel at home in.
St. Vincent de Paul’s Trust in Providence
Learn about St. Vincent’s deep faith and trust in God’s providential care. YouTube video with accompanying quotes from Fr. Robert Maloney’s “Way of St. Vincent de Paul”.
#famvin400 Learning the Resilience of the Poor
How is it that some people who are poor have such resilience? I come from a show business background: the theatre. From the artist's pen comes music and lyrics that touch the human experience. Listen to this haunting song from "The Color Purple" by Stephen Bray,...
True Charity and the Other #IamVincent
Only by encountering another do we learn what charity is and who we are: brothers and sisters with capacities and responsibilities. Many of you know I am a blogger at Medium.com, where I develop ideas, some of which I share on .famvin.org as "IamVincent" and...
