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A New Reality is Born! • “Contributions” #1
by John Freund, CM | July 9, 2025 | Formation, Media, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Fr. Corpus Delgado highlights how St. Vincent de Paul introduced a groundbreaking model of religious life by enabling women, through the Daughters of Charity, to serve actively in the world without being bound by traditional monastic rules.
The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey
by John Freund, CM | July 2, 2025 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 1 Comment
This is a ten-part study series based on Vincentian Father Corpus Delgado’s work, exploring the Vincentian charism’s profound impact on the Church’s mission, including religious life, lay involvement, and the preferential option for the poor.
We Must Not Be Silent: A Prayer in Times of Darkness
by .famvin | June 26, 2025 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
In a world torn apart by conflict the cry for justice and peace grows urgent. As members of the Vincentian Family we cannot remain indifferent to the pain of the poor, the displaced, and those who die unheard. Pray with us. Pray with those who suffer. Pray that God’s Kingdom may become an active hope in our broken world.
A Farewell to Pope Francis from Rabé de las Calzadas: An American Pilgrim’s Testimony
by Team of Sisters on the Camino | June 2, 2025 | News, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 4 Comments
While the world mourned Pope Francis with global ceremony, a pilgrim named Sean found quiet healing in a small village chapel on the Camino de Santiago. Embraced by a compassionate Daughter of Charity, he confronted his painful past and took a profound step toward inner peace.

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?
The Passion of Jesus and the Passion of Jean Gabriel Perboyre
by André Sylvestre, CM | Aug 30, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In 1889, the Brief of Beatification of Jean Gabriel Perboyre (Feast Day: September 11) stated, “Divine Goodness reserved for Jean Gabriel a truly celestial consolation and an honor without equal: the fact that the Passion which he underwent had a particular...
Finding Meaning Along the Journey of Service
by Julia Gerwe | Jun 9, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In her final reflection for the Global Sisters Report, AmeriCorps Volunteer Julia Gerwe reflects on connection and community at Nazareth.
Entering the Mysteries of Holy Week With Mother Seton
by Seton Shrine | Apr 12, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The rituals of Holy Week evolved over centuries to help us enter more deeply into the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. Through her own experiences of suffering and joy, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life was a mirror of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection. During Holy...
The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
A Call to Prayer
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 23, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
We invite the worldwide Vincentian Family to again join in prayer with the Church for peace in Ukraine.
A prayer in solidarity with Ukraine
by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Mar 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Pope Francis, stating that his “heart is broken” invited people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine. We take this time now to be close to the sufferings of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.
Vincentian Family Prayer For Peace in Ukraine
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 2, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
United with Pope Francis and with men and women of good will throughout the world, we, as a Vincentian Family, lift our minds and hearts in prayer for peace in Ukraine.
Advent Letter 2021 of Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 6, 2021 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Bro. René Stockman has written an Advent Letter to his Brothers, Associate Members and Collaborators in the Apostolate:
Pledging a “Better Kind of Politics”?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
Pope Francis calls us to “build a better kind of politics”. The USCCB suggest almost a “12 step program” for building community as envisaged when we truly commit to what we pray for in the “Our Father.”