Formation
The Road To Calvary: Lent 2024 With The God Minute
by Famvin Media Resources | March 1, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
“We invite you to walk with us together along our Road to Calvary these next 40 days.” – Fr. Ron Hoye, C.M.
Mothers – Lessons Mary Learned and Teaches
by John Freund, CM | March 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
What do mothers do all day? They do so much! Often mothers can’t remember all the things they do for the family.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 10
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 7
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Firewood for the Soul: Embrace
by Samantha Hill | Mar 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 10
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 24, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: the Jesus of St. Vincent de Paul.
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Going From Here To There • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Mar 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"O Dieu! What a reason the Company has for observing its Rules faithfully; to do what the Son of God came into the...
Simplicity and Humility
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Aug 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
For St. Vincent, to live according to the spirit and charism of the congregations is to live the virtues of the Gospel. He considered virtues as, “Evangelical Maxims” which Jesus the sovereign Master taught us both by word and example. Therefore, Vincent asks...
A Vincentian Minute: Habits 05
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 27, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney’s summer series on Vincentian “habits” of spirituality talks about the habit of cultivating humility.
From Feeling Good to Doing Right • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Aug 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"There are many who, recollected exteriorly, and filled with lofty sentiments of God interiorly, stop at that, and when it comes to the point of doing something, and they have the opportunity to act, they come up short. They flatter themselves with their ardent...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Frederic Ozanam and beer
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 26, 2023 | Formation
Frederic always had pretty poor health. At age 7, he fell ill with typhus. For fifteen days, he was plunged into a deep sleep. The fifteenth day — as it is said in his biography by Mrg. Baunard — he awoke and asked for beer! Ozanam heard from his parents that they...
Martyrs of the French Revolution of the Congregation of the Mission
by .famvin | Aug 26, 2023 | Formation
This extensive testament to the Vincentian martyrs of the French revolution is presented for your edification. Thomas Davitt, C.M., made a presentation on three of the martyrs to the International Formation Center (CIF) and we have added material that was prepared...
I Actually Attended a Session of Vatican II
by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Yes! I figuratively rubbed shoulders with some 2000 bishops inside St. Peter’s! There are not many left who can say that.
Public Transportation – Convenience, Hassle, or Lifeline?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 24, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
A 2015 Harvard study found that access to reliable transportation is the biggest factor in determining whether someone will escape poverty and avoid homelessness.
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: A Person of Vincentian Holiness
by Shajan P Joseph CM | Aug 24, 2023 | Formation
The life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati from the perspective of Vincentian holiness.
Prayer Visuals (I Kings: 19; Matthew: 14)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The Scriptures are filled with striking visuals for our lives of faith, and in particular for our lives of prayer. One is in chapter 19 of the Book of Kings, up on the mountain with the Prophet Elijah who is fleeing from the threats of Jezebel and her husband King...