Formation
What the Pope Said About Old Age
by John Freund, CM | August 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In my 80+ years I had never thought of old age itself as a ministry. He hoped we can revitalize the ministry of waiting for the Lord.
Contemplation: One Who Lives Differently
by Tim Williams | August 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Latin American Vincentian Confraternities #famvin2024
by .famvin | August 6, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Confraternities are a dream of the Latin American Vincentian Family (FAVILA), turned into a beautiful reality, making the legacy St. Vincent de Paul began in 1617, when he founded the first Confraternity of Charity, dedicated to helping the most needy, the sick, the poor and the marginalized in Châtillon-les-Dombes, France, continues to be alive and active today, meeting the needs of Latin Americans.
Bread from Heaven for Weak Wayfarers
by Ross Dizon | August 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus is the true bread from heaven that the Father gives us. To eat this bread means to gain strength and to live forever.
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The Heavens Tell the Story of God
by John Freund, CM | Aug 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Deep in her heart, Mary knew the story of creation was more profound than she could imagine. Only at the moment of Mary’s Assumption did she understand creation as she had never dreamed.
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Collective Action in the Face of the Climate Crisis: What Indigenous Peoples Teach us
by José Fitzgerald, CM | Aug 8, 2024 | Formation
Indigenous peoples, with their communitarian and harmonious vision of life, teach us the importance of the common good and the responsible care of nature, essential to counteract today’s destructive individualistic and consumerist mentality.
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Vincentian Spirituality: A Synodal Spirituality #famvin2024
by .famvin | Aug 8, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation
The Vincentian Family, inspired by its missionary charism, seeks to contribute to the synodality promoted by Pope Francis through a renewed commitment to the mission of the Church and a particular attention to the poorest and most needy.
Vincentian Places 19 – Marseille
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 23, 2024 | Formation
As the chaplain to the galley slaves, Vincent ministered to prisoners in Marseille.
Vincentian Marian Youth: Inspired by Mary, Committed to the Service of the Needy #famvin2024
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 23, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family
Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) is an international association of young Catholics, born from the desire of the Virgin Mary, revealed on July 18, 1830, to Saint Catherine Labouré in Paris. Sister Catherine conveyed to Father Jean-Marie Aladel, CM, the mission entrusted...
Firewood for the Soul: A Change of Heart
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Jul 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Women 02
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 21, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney continues his series on “Vincentian Women.” This week: Madame de Gondi.
To Grieve with the Evils of the Poor • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
[If so are now] the evils, not of a single district, but of several districts of Paris; not only in Paris but in Lyon, in Rouan, and in all the manufacturing cities of the North, [...] imagine what winter will bring, when the hardness of the station suspends the...
July 19, 1813: First Vows of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s in Emmitsburg, Maryland, USA
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 19, 2024 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
On July 19, 1813, vows were pronounced for the first time by Elizabeth Ann Seton and 17 other Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s who adapted the vow formula of the French Daughters of Charity.
If Moccasins Could Speak!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever walked a mile in another’s moccasins? … in the moccasins of their sufferings?
Everyone Deserves a Home #famvin2024
by Jim Claffey | Jul 18, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation
In only 6 years, from 2018 to 2023, the FAMVIN Homeless Alliance (FHA) has provided over 10,000 formerly homeless people with secure housing and access to other support services.
A Vincentian View: Francis de Sales
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac both held Saint Francis de Sales in high esteem.