Although he was somewhat controversial in his day, today the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission is proud of its son, Fr. Thomas Judge.

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?
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.”
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.
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.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2018 | Formation, Pope, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Although he was somewhat controversial in his day, today the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission is proud of its son, Fr. Thomas Judge.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. and the Catholic Volunteer Network | Sep 6, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Your time spent as a volunteer will have a big impact upon you and upon others. Here are some questions to help you reflect.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The following is a discernment technique to help you examine your day, to see if you can discover how God is calling you.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
An Examination of Conscience for Vincentians adapted from ‘Prayerbook, SSVP Council of Scotland
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Quiz: How well do you know sin?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 4, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Pope Francis offered an example of what paryer might look like for us today
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2015 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“No one is so rich that he cannot receive; and no one is so poor that he cannot give.” Prayer service by Carol Schumer, DC
by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
How to use Facebook for prayer – turning a distraction into a tool for focusing prayer
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Why in the world should I become a Vincentian Leader?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Is Francis bringing people back to church?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Evangelized By the Poor: The Salvific Power of Those Living in Poverty
by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
What is the Vincentian Way? Reflections from Mike Syslo, National Senior Director of Governance of the Vincent de Paul Society We often hear the expression, “That’s the way we do things as Vincentians.” Or the reverse is heard as well: “That’s not the way Vincentians...