by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2017 | Formation, News, Reflections
A report from Père Agapit, CM describing the work of confreres with a wave of migrants passing through Greece.
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ordinary Time – Reflection – Longing for Holiness – Accept the Truth Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast: Re-post from July 8, 2014 Ordinary Time I am not sure why we call it ordinary time. It is a long section of our liturgical season filled with many important...
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 10, 2017 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Once upon a time in a small town, a smart and ambitious young man sought tirelessly to earn a “secure job with benefits” to get his family out of poverty. Because of his intelligence and boldness, he met influential people who would help him to achieve his dream. But...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 9, 2017 | Formation
Be inspired by this presentation of quotes from St. Vincent de Paul on aspects of collaboration.
by John Carney, CM | Jul 9, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News
Below please find a letter (and a short video in Spanish) sent June 25, from the Daughters of Charity in Ecuador to thank the many donors who contributed to the relief aide after the earthquake in April 2016. The funds helped construction of ten homes with anti...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 9, 2017 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The creation of the Famvin Homeless Alliance isn’t meant to imply that the Vincentian family hasn’t taken up this initiative. We certainly have. We want to bring our expertise to the whole world. The SSVP of England and Wales have been at it for a while....
by Alicia Duhne | Jul 8, 2017 | News
Dear friends, The beginning of this year was very rich for AIC, in March our International Assembly in Châtillon brought together more than 370 volunteers from 40 countries. Several national associations have already celebrated this event in their own countries! The...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Are we able to operate not so much with answers or even programs, as necessary as they may be, but with vision, with hopes and dreams?
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 8, 2017 | Church, News, Pope
Those Distant from the Christian Faith, which is part of “The Pope Video” series promoted by the Vatican, was released Tuesday, July 4. We all know someone close to us who has grown distant from the faith. Let us help them to live the joy of Jesus and pray...
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jul 7, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Students have finished the course 2016-2017 in Spain, and holidays are starting; it maybe be a good occasion to stop to thank God, the community and all, for the favors that have made us during this course. Saint Louise may serve as an example. “Your grapes are...