by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 13, 2018 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This 15-minute video tells the story of the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by Frederic Ozanam and his friends, in a time when their country was facing massive social change.
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?
by Jim Paddon | Apr 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
When the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul began in 1833, the first action undertaken by Frederic Ozanam and his fellow Vincentians was the home visit to those living in poverty. The notion of going out in pairs is one that few in any other organizations attempt and...
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Apr 12, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
17th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) April 16-27, 2018 Theme: Indigenous Peoples’ collective rights to lands, territories and resources. The General Assembly of the United Nations in September 2007 adopted the UN...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Right Religion (John 2:13ff) Some years ago, a book was published entitled, “When Religion Goes Bad.” Premised on the fact that religion exercises a powerful force, it took up instances where that force has been badly used, even in destructive ways....
by John Freund, CM | Apr 11, 2018 | Systemic change
When things are important to us we pray. Perhaps we should ask when was the last time we prayed for the success of systemic changes?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 10, 2018 | Formation, Social
We probably need to be forgiven for permitting social inequality to grow. Vincent had tenderness of heart. He understood that some problems require a complex, even systemic, response. But we can’t learn it from these quotes. They are “fake news.”
by Ross Dizon | Apr 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Our Lord Jesus Christ is truly risen. Those who genuinely believe in him meet him really alive in our midst. He is not a ghost. The risen Jesus gives his disciples the greeting of peace. But just the same, his sudden appearance frightens and surprises them. They...
by Yancarlos de Jesús Carrasco de los Santos | Apr 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth
Dearest friends of the VMY, “Here I am!” Receive a warm greeting from the members of the International Team of the Vincentian Marian Youth! During the past year, the VMY has joined the call of the International Vincentian Family in the celebration of the 400th...
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Let us have a big hug, full of joy and fullness! Because the whole of humanity, the entire creation is still resurrecting with Jesus! Easter is crossing. We went from nothing to being, and it was the Passover of Creation. We went...