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Stories of Growth in Vincentian Spirituality #IamVincent

by Jaira Gliane | September 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Sacred Heart College wanted to share some of the reflections of their alumni because they contain stories of growth in Vincentian Spirituality.

The Challenge of the Pandemic and the Christian Response Inspired by the Vincentian Charism

by Elena Grazini | September 26, 2020 | Formation, News | 0 Comments

On the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, published a message in which he shared reflections on the challenges for charitable activity especially during this time of the pandemic that has spread throughout the world.

Vincent’s Values: A Spiritual Perspective (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | September 25, 2020 | Formation | 2 Comments

St. Vincent de Paul’s ministry emerged from a set of values deeply rooted in his Christocentric faith and the person of Jesus Christ, the Evangelizer of the Poor. From an essay by Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M., Ph.D.

EMMY Blesses Good News!

by John Freund, CM | September 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“God is with us. This is the message of hope that we want to shout from the rooftops, that we want to beam over the airwaves, that we want to put on the front page of our publications and post on our social media accounts.”

Daughters of Charity Services Launches Vincentian Values Week 2021

by Riana Brown | Sep 18, 2021 | Formation, News

A new national campaign Vincentian Values Week is set to launch later this month, running from September 27 – October 1.

St. Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 3)

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 17, 2021 | Formation

Father José María Román, C.M. explains why Saint Vincent de Paul is to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church. (Part 3 of 3)

Is “OUR Father” a Challenging Prayer?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Is “Our Father” a Challenging Prayer? It was for the early Church. Pope Francis thinks it is a challenge for today. Let’s listen to voices we don’t normally listen to.

Keys to Online Meetings

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 22, 2015 | Formation, Social

There have been years of research dedicated to the preparation and execution of successful meetings. But how often have we heard the words, "boring!" or "useless" when evaluating the seemingly endless meetings we are invited/compelled to attend? We're Vincentians --...

At VinFormation: the First Confraternity of Charity

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 21, 2015 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

Over at our sister site, VinFormation, we read, On August 22, 1617, St. Vincent founded the First Confraternity of Charity at Chatillon-les-Dombes. The Confraternities later became what we know today as the AIC (International Association of Charities). In preparation...

World Day of Prayer for Creation – Vincentian prayer service

by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2015 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family

Thanks to Fr. Terrence J. Moran, Office of Peace, Justice and Ecological Integrity, Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. who sent the following prayer service based on Laudato Si' and includes quotes from the Vincentian/Charity tradition. The Vincentian Family World...

McKenna – Seeing better in the Vincentian Family

by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

In "Seeing Better" In the Vincentian Family Father Tom McKenna, CM asks what change goes on in anybody who steps inside Vincent's circle? (Homily at a gathering of the Vincentian Family in Belleville, Illinois 2010). ---------- Here's a good 21st Century question for...

All the way

by Ross Dizon | Aug 18, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), August 23, 2015 – Jos 24, 1-2a. 15-17. 18b; Eph 5, 21-32; Jn 6, 60-69 Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ (Eph 5, 21) Jesus’ flesh is true food and his blood, true drink. His words lead to eternal life....

Life Changes – In Gratitude – Life is a Journey – In God’s Image

by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 17, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday August 18, 2015 Dear Vincentians: Welcome to Spain and all new individual members. We are so blessed to belong to such a caring giving family. We are different and live in different parts of the world, but we have a...

St. Vincent and human trafficking

by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2015 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections

The slave trade is not a thing of the past. It is simply once again coming out of the shadows. Today we are beginning to hear a lot about trafficking, especially about sex trafficking. Pope Francis draws attention to it in his 2015 World Day of Peace message. Human...

Connect and Learn: Sisters of Mary of the Miraculous Medal

by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 17, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration

The congregation of Sisters of Mary of the Miraculous Medal (Krankenjungfrauen or Nursing Sisters of Saint Vincent de Paul) were founded in 1878 in Ljubljana, Slovenia but traces its roots to the 1852 when Sister Leopoldine de Brandis, D.C. (1815-1900), became the...

Solidarity – Fr. Pat Griffin

by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Father Patrick Griffin CM reflects on “Solidarity” in his series devoted to Considering Consecrated Life In my last essay, I wrote about “blame” as it arises in the story of Aaron and the golden calf (Exod 32: 1-24). This week, let me deal with an attitude which...

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