Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. presents a short video series on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, one of the principal thinkers of the Vincentian Way.
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by John Freund, CM | December 4, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Forty years ago, four women gave their lives as part of their preferential option for the poor. Read their own words. It should take just about 40 seconds.
by Jim Paddon | December 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As a Canadian and close neighbour to our Americans friends, we are always interested in what is happening in the USA.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 3, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
A place where homeless and formerly homeless people can connect to one another. They can also connect to vital outreach services, their own personal friends, and family members.
by Mari Carmen Davia | December 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I believe that there has been an extraordinary expression of solidarity among people, especially as people reach out to assist those who have suffered the most.
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 21, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. presents a short video series on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, one of the principal thinkers of the Vincentian Way.
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 19, 2021 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, News
Learn about the Association of the Miraculous Medal in Ireland in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The most effective reporters highlight the impact on the life and concerns of a viewer. Pope Francis seems to instinctively do the same.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
I must admit I am challenged by Pope Francis' visit to Mexico. Why? Because he is shining a light on the margins. "Pope Francis will visit some of the most marginalized communities in Mexico and seek to bring hope to a country suffering from crime, corruption and...
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 12, 2016 | Formation
Imagine being in your early 40s, in a comfortable enough job as director of novices at a seminary in Paris, and leaving everything behind to volunteer to go to China on mission. This was the decision of Father (Saint) Francis Regis Clet, C.M., whose feast day is next...
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media
The internet is like a vast ocean that hides precious pearls. The video I am introducing to you now is undoubtedly one of them. It tells in less than five minutes a moving story that makes one think. This short movie has received more than 50 awards in 180 film...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
by Esthefany Archila My moment of spiritual enlightenment unexpectedly took place in the small town of Bladensburg, MD right outside of Washington D.C. Traveling around the country through my different experiences of service, I interacted and connected with dozens of...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The relationship of Baptism and Lent is something every Vincentian ought to contemplate. For most of us, Lent has been a time of repentance. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults calls it “The period of purification and enlightenment.” This time… customarily...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 11, 2016 | Formation, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family at the U.N. is participating in the 54th Session of the Commission on Social Development, February 3 – 12, 2016. The 54th Session of the Commission on Social Development is the first major meeting that is taking place at the UN since the adoption...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 10, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Hearing The Word in Pressured Times (Lk. 5:1-11) Here are some things to note in this Gospel about Jesus getting himself involved in a fishing expedition with Peter and his friends. For one thing, there’s Peter’s state of mind. He’s exhausted. All night on the...
by .famvin | Feb 10, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
by Mike Clark Is there an impact -- a collective impact - -that can be demonstrated in a systemic change initiative? The call to action for this year of Vincentian collaboration is “together in Christ, we Vincentians make a difference.” I believe we do make a...
by Ross Dizon | Feb 9, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is near us so that he may save us who cry out to him and call on his name. No one is more near to us than Jesus, the Word made flesh and dwelling among us. He is “God-with-us.” He is near us in many ways. He is within our reach in the least of his brothers and...