In 1793, Elizabeth Ann Seton met a dashing man who sweetly called her his dear “Eliza.” That man, William Magee Seton, became the husband Elizabeth dearly loved.
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Please Don’t Tell Anyone
by John Freund, CM | August 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 3 Comments
Why did Jesus tell them not to tell anyone? Was it possible he realized that at that point, they would jump to wrong conclusions?
When You Can’t Find “That Room”
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 6, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 4 Comments
During our pandemic, the lack of restrooms has become an issue for delivery workers, taxi and ride-hailing drivers, and others who make their living outside of a fixed office building.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #6: Community prayer and celebrations during the time of confinement
by Félix Villafranca, C.M. | August 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I live in a community of the Congregation of the Mission composed of older priests: four of us are over 70, another 80.
A Vincentian View: The Cost of Kindness
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
In this contentious time when politics can influence decision-making, the biblical stories about food direct our attention to what is most important.
The Pope Video • Social Friendship
by .famvin | Jul 3, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Social Friendship
The Charity of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (Feast Day: July 4)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 2, 2021 | Formation
A video and some notes on charity written by Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who was a conference member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at the time of his death on July 4, 1925 at the age of 24.
God Blesses us Always – Take a Break – Enter the Kingdom – What Do You Need?
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
God Blesses us Always - Take a Break - Enter the Kingdom - What Do You Need? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: What joy you bring to me. I love reading about the great work you do for the Vincentian...
Vincent, Rosalie and the Pope – Getting to know Jesus
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In a Mass in Casa Santa Marta the Pope said that to know Jesus, you have to get involved with Him. "Read what the Church tells you about Him, talk to Him in prayer and walk the street with him. Thus, will you know who this man is.’ " Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC said she...
“One Heart” – Patrick Griffin CM
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Patrick Griffin CM continues his series on Considering Consecrated Life with this reflection on “One Heart” “We have only one heart. . .” (Laudato Si’, Pope Francis, 24 May 2015, 92) Laudato Si’ has challenged me both to meditate and to learn. I find myself...
Vincentians – A Reconciling Tradition
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“to be in this Family of Vincent and Frederick (and all its other peace-bringers) is to be influenced by this reconciling strain in the Family history”theme of being a reconciler, a bringer of peace, a person who would stand in the middle and work to bring disparate sides together.”
185th Anniversary of apparitions – what happened since then?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2015 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, News, Vincentian Marian Youth
We celebrate the 185th anniversary of the first apparition of our Lady to St. Catherine Labouré, on the night of July 18-19. What impact did the apparitions have since then on the Vincentian Family. Father Corpus Delgado reflects on this in a lengthy article ... St....
Mary in Vincentian Spirituality – Patrick Griffin, CM
by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Mary in the Vincentian Spirituality - Griffin Mary - 12 page booklet - prepared for a mini-retreat for students in the Internal Seminary or Novitiate of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission by Fr. Patrick Griffin, CM. The main section of these...
Even typhoons can not stop Vincentian Family meeting!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 16, 2015 | Formation, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Typhoon Falcon cannot stop the meeting for the Vincentian Family Philippines Collaborative Project on Systemic Change - Tanauan (Adamson University, July 9, 2015) Pam Mantuhac added 4 new photos to her Facebook page. Attendees: Ana Maria P. Escano - CoM VMY, SC...
Philadelphia-area Ministries Gather to Celebrate Year of Vincentian Collaboration
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 16, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
On July 7, 2015 a dozen Vincentian Family branches located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA region gathered to celebrate the Year of Vincentian Collaboration at the request of Rev. Greg Gay, CM, Superior General. Through celebration and prayer, participants...
The VFCAP experience in Bangalore, India
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family
The VFCAP experience in Bangalore, India - from strangers to family members with a mission and tools. That is the story summarized from a lengthy report on April 27- May 1, 2015 Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program in Bangalore, India. The following pictures...