One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
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by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | February 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 3: With God, I Can Do Anything.
by Famvin Media Resources | February 19, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
In this Coffee Break, Fr. Bob Gielow, CM, talks about some reasons to “celebrate”, and offers some practical suggestions for Lent.
by John Freund, CM | February 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
At the beginning of Lent, we have an opportunity to think about where we are heading on the journey of our life. In his Lenten letter, Pope Francis reminds us that Lent is a journey to Easter.
by Jim Paddon | February 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Part Four: In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
by Kinga Zemlik | Feb 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The MISEVI Poland Association has been officially working since 2017.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 6, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the principle of participation in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 25, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Who does God say you are? - Button up on Discipleship -- Sing a New, Joyful Song Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday July 26, 2016 Who does God say you are? I know I am not alone in what I do. I always believe God is with me. Sometimes I need His...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 24, 2016 | Formation
A new documentary, “Journey of Faith: The History of the Vincentians in the United States”, was produced by Anthony F. Kuzia, C.M., and Marian A. O’Brien who wanted to expand on the story of the first Vincentian Missionaries in the U.S., particularly to include some first person commentary by the missionaries themselves.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
I find that people have a keen sense of recognizing when something significant has happened in a person’s life, and that they want to ask about it. The problem, however is often –words. “How was your semester abroad?” “How was the wedding? “The funeral?” “What was...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A question for us is what can we do to nourish those dreams in our Vincentian Youth and help them channel their energy.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 22, 2016 | Formation
Learn more about the origins of the Vincentians in the United States, and their founding superior, Fr. Felix de Andreis, in this SlideShare presentation.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 21, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Vincentian Herstory is the history of the women who responded to the promptings of the Spirit that we now call the Vincentian charism. Recounting the history of the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission, Australian Tim Williams, C.M., wrote It was not long...
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 21, 2016 | News, Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth
Loving Lord, it is through your grace that we will come together as Vincentian Youth in Krakow, Poland. We ask you to send forth your wisdom and guidance as we prepare for this spiritual event. Through the intercession of St. Vincent de Paul, who has trusted the young...
by Jim Claffey | Jul 20, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
“Whatever else our God does, the first outburst is always compassion” Those striking words were penned by a theologian in the 14th century. Compassion: perhaps no other word goes more directly to the heart of the Gospel message, because it goes to the heart of God’s...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The Right Focus (Matthew 6) I came across an interview with a woman violinist who had just completed a concert and gotten rave reviews for it. The interviewer was asking her how she got to be so good, how she developed this great gift of letting the beauty of the...