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Defending the Cause of the Oppressed – Faith and Social Justice in Action Based on the Example of Frederic Ozanam
by .famvin | April 22, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
This reflection invites us to take seriously the cries of those who suffer injustice today, and to ask ourselves: What would Frederic Ozanam do? And more importantly, what is Jesus calling me to do?
The Poor are Our Lords and Masters – Living a Faith of Reverence and Relationship Based on the Example of Frederic Ozanam
by .famvin | April 21, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Frederic Ozanam, a layman of profound Christian maturity, challenges us to go beyond transactional charity. He teaches us to meet Christ in the poor—not metaphorically, but truly. And not as benefactors looking down, but as disciples looking up to their teachers, their “lords and masters.”
Faith and Public Life – A Vincentian Call to Engagement Based on the Example of Frederic Ozanam
by .famvin | April 20, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
This reflection explores how Frederic Ozanam, a layman deeply involved in the social and political challenges of 19th-century France, offers us a compelling example of what it means to live our faith in public—intelligently, humbly, and courageously.
The Immaculate Conception: Vincentian Perspectives
by Famvin Media Resources | December 8, 2023 | Church, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
The presence of Mary is abundant, clear and solid in the experience of St. Louise and St. Vincent.

The Poor are Our Lords and Masters – Living a Faith of Reverence and Relationship Based on the Example of Frederic Ozanam
by .famvin | Apr 21, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Frederic Ozanam, a layman of profound Christian maturity, challenges us to go beyond transactional charity. He teaches us to meet Christ in the poor—not metaphorically, but truly. And not as benefactors looking down, but as disciples looking up to their teachers, their “lords and masters.”

Faith and Public Life – A Vincentian Call to Engagement Based on the Example of Frederic Ozanam
by .famvin | Apr 20, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This reflection explores how Frederic Ozanam, a layman deeply involved in the social and political challenges of 19th-century France, offers us a compelling example of what it means to live our faith in public—intelligently, humbly, and courageously.

The Immaculate Conception: Vincentian Perspectives
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 8, 2023 | Church, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The presence of Mary is abundant, clear and solid in the experience of St. Louise and St. Vincent.
Four Methods of Prayer for Vincentians
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 29, 2023 | Formation, Media, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Slide presentation based on the article “Mental Prayer: Yesterday and Today – Some Reflections on the Vincentian Tradition” by Father Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
Being Vincent de Paul (video)
by .famvin | Sep 27, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Have you ever wondered what it would take for you to be St. Vincent de Paul?
Five Faces of Justin De Jacobis
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 26, 2023 | Formation, Media, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
If I had to pick a single Daughter of Charity to present to the sisters as a model, I would pick Rosalie Rendu. If I had to pick a single missionary to present to the confreres, I would pick Justin de Jacobis.
Simplicity: my Gospel (St. Vincent de Paul)
by Zeracristos Yosief, C.M. | Jun 19, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In the context in which we live today, the term ‘simplicity’ can easily seem an outdated, insignificant and trivial term.
Doing What God Calls You To Do
by Josephine Lomasney, DC | Jun 17, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Sister Josephine Lomasney, DC, is a Daughter of Charity currently on mission in Emmitsburg, Maryland and ministering at Mother Seton School.
My Experience in Uvalde, Texas
by Sister Regina Hlavac, D.C. | Jun 15, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The Catholic Extension asked for 10 Sister volunteers to be a part of their Fun Camp for the 3rd and 4th graders and their parents from Robb Elementary School.
“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time” Reflection on Vincentian Virtues
by Zeracristos Yosief, C.M. | Jun 11, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
To the question “how do you eat an elephant?” a wise man answered “one bite at a time.”
Materials for a Vincentian Charism Retreat
by Vincentian Family Office | May 27, 2023 | Featured, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
On the occasion of the feast of Pentecost 2023, an international team from different branches of the Vincentian Family have published a guide for a personal retreat that can be done over the course of five days.
Christ is risen, Alleluia!
by .famvin | Apr 13, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“Jesus, who was crucified, has risen as he said. Alleluia!”