"The biblical call to charity, justice and peace claims not only each believer, but each community." In 1994, the...
Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
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.
Four Methods of Prayer for Vincentians
by Famvin Media Resources | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 2 Comments
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 | September 27, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
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 | July 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
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.
Why We Should Love Our Enemies #MLKDay2018
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 14, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
As I struggled with my own anger over the continuing personal and political conduct of my President, I recalled these...
Get Ready for Gen Z
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 4, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The first members of Generation Z will be graduating from college in a few years, and market researchers and trend...
The 5 Virtues of a Vincentian Missionary – pamphlet
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The 5 Virtues of a Vincentian Missionary - trifold pamphlet Drawing on the virtues of Jesus Christ, St. Vincent de Paul taught his missionaries to observe five virtues that would help them in their work, namely: Simplicity, Humility, Meekness, Mortification, and Zeal...
Life of Vincent – trifold pamphlet form
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Looking for a pamphlet to hand out on the feast of Vincent Here is a life of Vincent in six panels in trifold pamphlet form suitable for downloading and printing.
Mass on iPhone vs “going to Mass”
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
With all of the hype about new iPhones Busted Halo has a timely post “Is watching Mass on TV or on my iPhone just as good as going to Mass?”
Vincent’s Values: A Spiritual Perspective (Video)
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Vincent’s Values: A Spiritual Perspective – This is an original essay written and read by Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M., Ph.D.
Resources for the Feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam (Sept. 9)
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The VinFormation project of FamVin has posted a series of resources for the Feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam (Sept. 9)
The Words and Deeds of St Louise de Marillac
by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The Words and Deeds of St Louise de Marillac As part of their continuing preparation for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of their founding by Vincent the leadership team of the AIC International offers another in its monthly ongoing formation resources.
eBook: Louise de Marillac, a Spiritual Woman
by John Freund, CM | Aug 28, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
VinFormation, the site dedicated to VIncentian charism formation resources, offers a new eBook – Louise de Marillac, A Spiritual Woman
Sisters of Charity Federation Online Discernment Retreat
by John Freund, CM | Aug 22, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Meet with us on Skype, email or by phone to reflect and ask questions about discerning religious life. Walk through tools and materials with a retreat director and pray with us.
Vincentian Discernment and Decision making
by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“Ours is a world where we are saturated with information which we are expected to absorb and respond to, often instantly. Not only must we respond, but the expectation is that we will make decisions with wisdom, with justice, with compassion and with a whole array of other values. Where can we find guidance or a degree of certainty in making decisions? How do we know what God is asking of us?