Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Novena prayer in Memory of Bl. Frédéric Ozanam
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | September 1, 2021 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Every year, from September 1 to 9, people around the world are invited to say this novena prayer for Blessed Frédéric Ozanam.
Walking through each day with St. Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | March 12, 2021 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Practical advice as we strive to follow in St. Vincent’s footsteps each day.
Holy Cross Chaplet for Deliverance from Covid-19
by Joseph J Arackal V.C. | January 23, 2021 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Fr Joseph J Arackal offers this Holy Cross Chaplet for Deliverance from Covid-19.
Advent Prayers & Spiritual Exercises
by Famvin Media Resources | December 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
In 1657, St. Vincent wrote to St. Louise about how “to spend Advent well”.
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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.
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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.
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Vincentian Family Prayer For Peace in Ukraine
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 2, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, 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.
Fostering a Culture of Encounter on Our Streets
by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Famvin Homeless Alliance: Vincentian Family Annual Theme 2018 ‘There was no room at the inn’ – Luke 2:7 Street Homelessness Looking after our homeless brothers and sisters living on the streets has been at the forefront of Vincentian charity since the inception of our...
Hope and Suffering in Manila
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 31, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
It’s Tuesday in Manila and it’s hot. The street is bustling. Over 150 people are gathered outside the church on the paving stones. Mass has just ended and the early evening traffic buzzes past as the congregation departs. Some of that congregation are now preparing...
Award for Sickinger’s “Antoine Frédéric Ozanam”
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 14, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Catholic Press Association of USA and Canada says that Frédéric Ozanam could very well be the Shakespeare of the indigent.
Integrating the Vincentian Tradition
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 10, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Since 1856, Niagara University has been living the Vincentian tradition in upstate New York (USA). They continue to research and study this tradition.
Prayer for the Second International SSVP Vincentian Youth Meeting
by Javier F. Chento | May 23, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This meeting will take place from June 15 to 21, 2018 in Salamanca (Spain) O merciful God, You inspired Frederic Ozanam and his companions to form a Youth Conference whose goal, in the charism of St. Vincent de Paul, was to see and serve Christ in the person of the...
Can We Recognize The Seasons Of Our Lives?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Life happens in seasons. God does not waste seasons. What can I learn from the seasons of life of those who inspire me?
Lenten Letter 2018 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 10, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In the Lenten letter of this year, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, 24th successor of St. Vincent, invites us to reflect on the Virgin Mary in the Vincentian tradition, as one of the pillars in the spirituality of St. Vincent of Paul. You can read it below. At the end of the...
A Vincentian Version of the Super Bowl?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Ultimately our mission as followers of Christ the Evangelizer of the poor is to help our brothers and sisters across the finish line of awareness that we are brothers and sisters because we are sons and daughters of God.
Young People Should Know: Frederic Ozanam
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 25, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
God raised up Blessed Frederic, setting him ablaze with the spirit of His love, to encourage groups of lay people in the service of the poor. You should know him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVtZiU3fVrE He was a professor who upheld and communicated the...