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International Association of Charities: Over 400 Years in the Service of our Neighbors #famvin2024
by Vincentian Family Office | July 9, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
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.
Firewood for the Soul: Jesus is a Morning Person
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | July 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M.: The Word, Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
by Famvin Media Resources | July 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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.
The Dignity of the Poor • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | July 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Places 23 – Gannes
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 20, 2024 | Formation
An experience in Gannes inspired Vincent’s sermon in Folleville (January 25th) that marked the beginning of the Congregation of the Mission.
The Legacy of Jeanne-Antide Thouret and the Sisters of Charity: A Journey of Faith, Service, and Sacrifice #famvin2024
by .famvin | Aug 20, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation
The Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne Antide Thouret is a congregation of apostolic life founded in 1799 by the French nun Jeanne Antide Thouret, in Besanzon (France).
Firewood for the Soul: Who is My Neighbour?
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Aug 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Way to be Christ’s Disciple and Missionary
by Mary Frances Jaster | Dec 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Ever wonder what it was like to be a missionary? Read this informational brochure from MISEVI International!
Firewood for the Soul: Christmas, Time for Joy
by Samantha Hill | Dec 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Incarnation 02
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 17, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the Incarnation in Vincentian Spirituality. This week: Christmas as a deeply Vincentian event.
Affective and Effective Work (Love) • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"There are among you some Sisters who really love God, who experience great sweetness in prayer, great pleasure in all their spiritual exercises, great consolation in frequenting the sacraments, and experience no inner conflict, because of their love of God, who...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Finding a place for the Eternal Rest of Frederic
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 16, 2023 | Formation
Before leaving for Italy in July 1852, Frédéric and Amélie visited the Church of the Carmelites in Paris. They sat near the chapel then called of the "Guardian Angels." Amélie already knew that her husband was ill: he was diagnosed, along with his lung problem, with a...
Vincentian Advent Reflections (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 15, 2023 | Formation
This video presents two brief Vincentian Advent reflections by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.: one on the Incarnation, and the other on Wisdom.
Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The Lord Jesus will speak to us through contact with those we serve.
Did Jesus Contradict Himself?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The editors of Commonweal caught my attention! The editorial titled “Advent in a Time of War” pointed to a contradiction I had never thought of.
Beware of Artificial Intelligence …
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 14, 2023 | Formation
In the fast-paced world of technology, the year 2023 has marked a crucial milestone in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) programs.