Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
Formation
The Two Crosses
by Salvatrice Murphy, DC | April 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
MISEVI Extraordinary Assembly: An Easter Reflection
by Mary Frances Jaster | April 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Resurrection! What a beautiful aspect of our Church, that every year, we reflect on Jesus’ resurrection and have the opportunity to recognize our own daily resurrections.
Firewood for the Soul: Persistence
by Samantha Hill | April 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 01
by Famvin Media Resources | March 31, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Passion.
Defending our Beliefs and Loving our Adversaries • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | May 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Above all else, let us learn how to defend our convictions without hating our adversaries, to love those who have a...
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 1 of 5) (New series)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 3, 2024 | Formation
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
Unfinished Family Business?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you had someone close to you die? One with whom you had unfinished business?
Slaves in the Same Way as Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Oct 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus takes the form a slave and becomes like us. We who seek to follow him are to become lowly slaves in the same way that he is. For us who try to be and live as Jesus, to be first means to be slaves (Mk 10, 43-45). And today’s gospel teaches the same lesson. ...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 28
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Empathy or Sympathy
by Confraternity of Vincentians on the Frontier/Diaspora | Oct 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
During a recent meeting of our Confraternity, (the Confraternity of Vincentians on the Frontier/Diaspora), we shared some information about the latest social events in Guatemala and our involvement in them as Vincentians.
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent About Obedience, Part 2
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 29, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: more on obedience.
The Link Between Global Homelessness and Poor Mental Health
by .famvin | Oct 29, 2023 | Formation
Mental health conditions can lead to homelessness and can also prevent those experiencing homelessness from getting back on their feet.
Lastly… Simplicity! • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"I’m well aware that people think of simplicity in general as truth or purity of intention: truth, because it sees that our thoughts conform to the words and other signs by which we express them; purity of intention, because it makes all our acts of virtue tend...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Almsgiving that Humiliates or Honors
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 28, 2023 | Formation
Frédéric thought that aid, almsgiving, is humiliating when only material needs are met, "causing shame, and doing what anyone does even with animals." He says it's humiliating because it can not be reciprocated, they are favors that the other has not the slightest...
Establishment of the Federation of the Sisters of Charity (October 27, 1947)
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 27, 2023 | Formation, News, Sisters of Charity
October 27 is the anniversary of the Establishment of the Federation of the Sisters of Charity in 1947. We would like to highlight an online collaborative exhibit, created by the Federation congregations.