While the rich have many persons to serve them, the poor have no servants but the Daughters of Charity.
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Famvin Ireland Video Blog: Epiphany and New Year Reflection
Fr. Paschal Scallon, Provincial of the Irish Province of the Vincentians, gives a short video reflection on the Epiphany and New Year.
New Year’s Letter from Bro. Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
First of all, we wish you all a blessed and peaceful 2022. Thank you for the many wishes we received and we hope to share with you that blessing and peace in the new year.
Troubled unto a troubling death
Human misery leaves Jesus troubled, and he seeks that other people’s miseries leave us likewise troubled. The disciples and a large crowd accompany Jesus to Nain. A large crowd from Nain is with a widow at her only son’s funeral procession. The stage is set for a...
Open reflections in the Year of Vincentian Collaboration (5)
On our real life conditions. Our standard of living, in general, does not come close to that of the real poor in our society. Many who are near us have no fixed jobs and have to hold on to anything to survive... In many cases, our standard of living is also far away...
Listen to your heart
Listen to Your Heart - Apostles’ Creed Today - Vincentians Serving in Faith – Called to Serve in Joy Listen to Your Heart - When you listen to your heart chances are God has a message for you. Talking to God, answers are in your heart. Lord, open my mind that I may...
The Vocation of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.
God has a plan for each of our lives. We are all called to be saints. It is beautiful to read about each person's unique journey, especially to the religious life. May 25, 1802 marks the day that Blessed Rosalie Rendu entered the Daughters of Charity in Paris. Sr....
Singing at the Threshold of Elizabeth’s Home: Mary’s Magnificat
In his reflection on Mary and her role in God’s economy of mercy, Pope Francis pauses with Mary at the threshold of Elizabeth’s home. He writes in MV #24: Chosen to be the Mother of the Son of God, Mary, from the outset, was prepared by the love of God to be the Ark...
The value of vulnerability… and eye openers
Ever wonder what made Vincent Vincent? Here's a thought. The value of vulnerability and eye-openers. A few days ago I read a description of Jesus’ way of formation. It went something like this... When Jesus sent his apostles into society he insisted they be very...
If you aren’t moving forward, you are dying.
If you aren’t moving forward, you are dying. Not too much different from what Vincent de Paul said, "The community is not now what it once was, nor is it what it will be" Words that he would probably address to all the followers of Vincent and Louise today. SVDP CEO,...
Why We Need to Share our Stories
.famvin has been inviting the young Vincentian world to share our stories. The project is called #IamVincent. Why is this important? Enjoy this video.
Why We Serve: Students Embrace the Mission
Why We Serve: giving testimony is part of saying #IamVincent. Thanks to Sister Pat Evanick, D.C., for bring this to our attention. Click on the name of each student to read their testimony. This past year, St. John’s students dedicated nearly 100,000 hours to service....
