We gathered to share how the Charity charism could be a resource for us as we engage in Pope Francis’s seven-year journey to integral integrity expressed in the LSAP.
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by Famvin Media Resources | January 22, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
In this video Father Luigi Mezzadri, CM, Vincentian historian, recounts the context surrounding the life of St. Vincent de Paul and his inspiration to establish the Congregation of the Mission.
by John Freund, CM | January 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Repairers of a House Divided offers Catholics and indeed all Christians timely reflections and 7 biblical habits for Catholics to remedy a torn country.
by Jim Paddon | January 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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 Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | January 21, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Catholic Charities USA and the Felician Sisters of North America have jointly created the CCUSA Francis Fund for Eviction Prevention.
by Fr. Terrence Moran | Jan 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
We gathered to share how the Charity charism could be a resource for us as we engage in Pope Francis’s seven-year journey to integral integrity expressed in the LSAP.
by .famvin | Jan 8, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Religious Discrimination and Persecution.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 7, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney, in an Advent/Christmas series on the mystery of the Incarnation in Vincentian thought and practice, reflects on the spirituality that surrounded St. Vincent.
by Javier F. Chento | May 22, 2016 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The tomb of Blessed Frederic Ozanam is located in the crypt of the historic church of St. Joseph des Carmes in Paris. The church was the scene of some of the bloodiest massacres of ecclesiastics of the infamous Reign of Terror during the French Revolution. Visitors...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 22, 2016 | Announcements, Collaboration, Formation
To keep collaboration up front, .famvin has created a new section on collaboration. Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M., international coordinator for .famvin, introduces the section on this video. (Don't forget our "Find it!" page....) https://youtu.be/X-wqZ9cTstc
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
We all know that we were made in the image and likeness of God. But think about the question Fr. Pat Griffin asked retreatants in his closing conference at a recent retreat. “When do I most experience myself as made in God’s image and likeness? I was amazed as he...
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever felt pestered by God? Tracy Kemme, SC has…and I suspect we all have at one point or another. Although she writes out of her experience as a young Sister of Charity of Cincinnati I suspect she is tapping into something that many can relate to regardless...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 20, 2016 | Formation, News
Sometimes we need help in strengthening our service. Here's an example of how a Vincentian institution tries to take the best that the academic community has to offer in order to serve the poor better. Vincent was always after that. Do you want to say #IamVincent?...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 19, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media
One of the "sub-themes" of the coming 400th anniversary year is welcoming the stranger in our midst on a daily basis. Is there room for people to join our cause? Listen to this Casting Crowns song. https://youtu.be/SExJ9od-0zQ?t=8s [box type="tick" size="large"...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 19, 2016 | Formation, Social Media
Podcasts have been around a while. Sometimes you're on a train or a bus and you have some time to reflect and you just need something to listen to, but music isn't it and the news isn't it. .famvin has a friend in Susan Stabile. Who is she? Spiritual director….retreat...
by Javier F. Chento | May 18, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
The culture of poverty, characterized by feelings of marginalism, dependence and exclusion, originates within the family, starting in childhood. Social and behavioral sciences recognize “poverty stress” beginning at a very young age. For almost nine years, Dan...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Bro. Mike Sheerin, FMS, writes, "How might we pray in our busy world? Remembering Vincent DePaul as a man of prayer which rooted and anchored his actions, we are invited to do likewise." Much of what is being written on the spiritual life these days indicates a...