Formation
In the Midst of a World Pandemic, Hope Springs Forth
by MISEVI International Team | February 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In the midst of a world pandemic, a world of unrest, a world of uncertainty, there is hope. Hope is our faith.
Circular Letter 2021 from the President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | February 1, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
For the fifth consecutive year, Renato Lima de Oliveira, publishes a Circular Letter in which he addresses the members throughout the world and encourages them to reflection on various themes.
The Life of Venerable Santiago Masarnau
by Vincentian Family Office | February 1, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On January 21, 2021, Pope Francis had recognized the heroic virtues of the founder and the first president of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Spain, and declared him Venerable.
Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC: Worker and Organizer for the Poor
by Famvin Media Resources | January 31, 2021 | Formation | 2 Comments
In this video clip from the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia, Sr. Marge Clifford, DC tells us about Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC whose Feast Day is coming up on February 7.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVI
by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The Daughters of Charity should consider the poor as their lords and masters…
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 1
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 16, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on human dignity in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: Finding Mary
by .famvin | Jan 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Our relationships shape who we are — the good relationships and the difficult ones. Mother Seton’s life was filled with difficult relationships that left her wounded.
Listen more, speak less
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 9, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
"Remember this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak." (James 1, 19) A group of students of the "San Vicente de Paúl" School of Barbastro, Huesca (Spain), wrote, during the activities organized on the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul,...
What do I do, Lord? Gospel/Vincentian Discernment
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
“What Do I Do, Lord?” Gospel/Vincentian Discernment (Acts 1; John 15) There’s what you might call a woman’s quip about the man supposedly being the one who pursues the woman. It runs, “He chased her and he chased her and he chased her – until she caught him!” You...
A stranger is a friend who I have yet to meet
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
My brothers and sisters of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, it is with great pleasure that I have this opportunity to address you today on a special theme that we, as a Vincentian Family, hope to promote throughout the year 2017. As you all well know, we are celebrating, as of January 2017, the inspirational birth of the charism of the Vincentian Family.
Shocking without any doubt
by Ross Dizon | Jun 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, the embodiment of God’s shocking forgiveness, provides us with the opportunity to love with abandon. It is shocking to Simon the Pharisee that his guest lets a notorious sinful woman approach him. He doubts, therefore, that Jesus is a prophet. Simon and the...
Open reflections in the Year of Vincentian Collaboration (6)
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 6, 2016 | Collaboration, Formation, Reflections
6. The pastoral relationship with the laity in the Vincentian family. It’s time for the laity to set their clocks to the correct time. The idea may seem new, but it is part of our Vincentian cultural heritage and also of the Church in general, at least since Vatican...
Discovering God in Silence
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Discovering God in Silence - God Gives Hope – Roll up Your Sleeves – Vincentian Leader a Servant Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Discovering God in Silence - I know I write about this often. I just believe it is the best place to be for...
St. Louise received the Light of Pentecost (her “Lumière” Experience)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 5, 2016 | Formation
On the feast of Pentecost, June 4, 1623, Louise, while at prayer, had a vision in which she saw herself serving the poor and living the evangelical counsels in community. She wrote this “lumière”, or Pentecost experience, on parchment and carried it with her as a reminder that despite her difficulties, God was guiding her life.
Mater Dolorosa: Keeping Company with Mary near the Cross
by Michael Whalen, CM | Jun 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Many English-speaking Catholics of a certain age, will recall the Stabat Mater hymn (“At the cross her station keeping”) that was so much a part of the praying of the “Stations of the Cross” during the Lenten season: At the Cross her station keeping, stood the...
The Charity of Christ #famvin400
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The charity of Christ urges me. A while ago, I wrote an editorial on women and the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the charism. After reading this article on .famvin about the role of women in the enfleshment of the charism of Charity some 400 years ago, two...