The origin of the International Association of Charities (AIC) dates back to a Sunday in August 1617 in Châtillon, France. During a mass, Saint Vincent de Paul called upon his congregation to assist a needy family.
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by Famvin Media Resources | July 5, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
The following presentation is from a Homily of Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M. at the Prayer Vigil for the Canonization of Francis Regis Clet. Rome, 30 September 2000.
by John Freund, CM | July 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by Tim Williams | July 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I love to teach about the Psalms. When I do, the first image that I offer to suggest the breadth and depth of these biblical poems/songs is an Art Gallery.
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 9, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family
The origin of the International Association of Charities (AIC) dates back to a Sunday in August 1617 in Châtillon, France. During a mass, Saint Vincent de Paul called upon his congregation to assist a needy family.
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Jul 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Rooney reflects on the steps for you and me to prepare to act as prophets, which comes from a connection with the Spirit of God.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 18, 2024 | Formation
The Hotel-Dieu was built in the 15th century as a hospital. This is typical of the hospitals that the church operated in the time of St. Vincent de Paul.
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Jun 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
An interesting homily by Bishop Donald J. Hying, the former National Episcopal Advisor to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA.
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We need not dwell on those amongst them who are better off [at Lyonnais Street]; those who, for six persons, can supply two beds, into which are huddled pellmell the sick and the healthy, boys of eighteen with girls of sixteen. Let's not talk about the ruin of the...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 14, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Marian Youth
“Reflect on how the Providence of God has transformed Vincentian Marian Youth, first known as the ‘Children of Mary’ in Europe, to an international organization witnessing to the Church and our charism on almost every continent in numerous countries.”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
At some level, I assumed all fathers were like my father. I have always loved and admired my father. Using the image of a loving father helped me understand God’s love.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The motto on the great seal of the United States is the Latin “E Pluribus Unum.” It’s translated: “Out of the Many, One.”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I never gave much thought to what is involved when I hear or ask the question, “Don’t you understand?”
by Tim Williams | Jun 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In 1833, President (and Spiritual Advisor) Emmanuel Bailly opened the first meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul praying “Veni, Sancte Spiritus…” We continue this special devotion to the Holy Spirit today,...