by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
How does one receive the charism of Charity which we celebrate during this anniversary year? Most people have it “fanned into a flame” through experiences of their lives. Elizabeth Ann Seton received this charism in her Anglican baptism. In a devout and...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Want to start the year as a mystic? Are you looking for a mini-retreat with which to begin the new year? You might consider using the reflections of Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, C.M. of the Province of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). You can read and/or listen. Listen,...
by Ross Dizon | Jan 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Only through Christ can we give to the Father the pleasing worship in Spirit and truth. And we come to the one who alone suffices only through Jesus. In Jerusalem, magi from the east ask a question. They want to know where the newborn king of the Jews is and to...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jan 3, 2017 | News
“It really shows how connected we are to the world as a Catholic university,” said Juliana Lombardo ’21Pharm.D. “It’s a wonderful chance for St. John’s students to use the collective resources of the two institutions to spread Catholic social teaching around the...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Read and Live Scripture – Vincentians Believe – Vincentians Serve Rooted in Christ – Peace Prayer for Vincentians Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Read and Live Scripture We do this to connect with our Lord for better service to those in...
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 2, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
From very early on, on a fresh morning that the Lord granted, from all parts of El Salvador the Vincentians began to arrive for the national meeting. As it should be, and to give example, the members of the board of FAVISAL, and the young people of VMY of San...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 1, 2017 | Formation
January 4 is a major Feast Day in the Vincentian Family: the Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton adapted Vincent and Louise’s spirituality and way of service to the early 19th century Catholic Church in America. She founded the Sisters of...
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Humbly, I dare to share with you my five wishes for the beginning of this year, five small reflections on how I would like us to grow even more as a Vincentian Family and as Vincentian People, during the next twelve months: 1. Let’s keep up collaboration. The...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The Christmas Season is a hectic time. It is also a time of quiet wonder. Amanda Kern writes, Want a four-minute retreat today? Press “play,” close your eyes if you like, and imagine what life would be like if we truly listened to and believed in what Mary...
by .famvin | Dec 31, 2016 | Announcements, News
We begin the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of our charism! Are you ready? We invite you to review what has been published on famvin so far: Bookmark these links English: Plan, song and images for the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism famvin400...
