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Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | November 27, 2020 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation | 0 Comments
Short video “Mary is the Bridge” celebrating the 190th Anniversary of the Miraculous Medal (1830-2020).
Les Miserables – Vincentian Influences and Reflections
by John Freund, CM | November 27, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections | 1 Comment
Les Miserables strikes a chord in Vincentians when they hear… To love another person is to see the face of God. Victor Hugo admired Vincent de Paul. He based the character of the Bishop on Vincent de Paul.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 22: United Despite the Distance that Separates Us
by Juana Perete | November 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We have been very close as a family despite the distance between our homes.
A Vincentian View: Patrimony of the Poor
by Pat Griffin, CM | November 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Two readings that regularly show up towards the end of the liturgical year capture my imagination.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History III
by John Freund, CM | Oct 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Evangelization cannot be limited to announcing the word but must be done through deeds.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Discernment
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 17, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: “Discernment is a prayer-filled process through which each of us can discover the difference between what is my will and what is God’s Will.”
Getting to #IamVincent: Formation Experiences
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 27, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Sr. Pat Evanick, D.C., writes, "Learning is our Vincentian Way...." You will find that charity is a heavy burden to carry, heavier than the bowl of soup and full basket. You will keep your gentleness and your smile. It is not enough to give soup and bread. This the...
Moving Toward “I Believe” John 10:27-30
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 27, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
First, some scene-setting. You’re there with these other disciples, and this Jesus person is right in front of you looking you in the eye. He’s in the process of making this claim: “I and God are one. What you hear coming from my mouth is coming from God’s mouth.” And...
Intimate disciples of Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Apr 26, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus wants us to be his intimate lovers, proven so through our keeping of his word. He seeks to share with us, through the Holy Spirit, his Father’s love and genuine peace. In the first place, Jesus affirms that to love him truly means to carry out his word. He...
Brazil: a special charitable work exceptionally Vincentian
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 26, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
In the city of Fortaleza, capital of Province of Ceara (northeast of Brazil), the Refuge Saint John Gabriel Perboyre, was founded in 1999, an organization that was created by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (DC). Sister Dijesu Campos Pinto is currently...
Meet our Founder and know our charism
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 25, 2016 | Formation
There are many good biographies of St. Vincent de Paul; I refer you to them to meet the great person of God and know the great work he carried out throughout his life. Continuing his work now are the missionaries of the Congregation of the Mission, the Daughters of...
Vincentian Charism
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 25, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian Charism – True Mercy - Shepherd of His Flock - Christ Among the Poor Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer – Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Vincentian Charism – ‘I was a stranger and you welcomed me. . . (Matthew 25:35) “We will be celebrating the 400th anniversary of...
Vincentian Family in India: Connect and Learn!
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 25, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
The Vincentian Family 10th Annual Meeting was held in St Vincent’s Retreat Center, Gopalpur on Sea, on 12th and 13th of March, 2016. There were 43 participants from 9 branches of the Vincentian Family. Bishop Emeritus Thomas Thiruthali, C.M., and Bishop Simon...
April 28: Feast of St. Gianna Beretta Molla
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 24, 2016 | Formation
April 28 is the feast day of St. Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962), a doctor, wife, and mother who chose to continue with her fourth pregnancy, despite knowing that having this child could result in her own death. She is part of the Vincentian Family because in her younger years she served among the elderly and needy as a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Forgive us our Debts as we Forgive our Debtors
by Michael Whalen, CM | Apr 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Forgive Us Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors: Mercy and Justice in the Political and Economic Sphere – Part I We begin with a dream (or perhaps more accurately a fantasy). What, if in the days following what we now refer to as 9.11, people’s minds and hearts turned...