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Publication of the Book on the Symposium of the Vincentian Family
Six volumes (same content but in six languages) were published that contain the presentations, homilies and talks given during the Symposium in October 2017
Deeds, Indeed, and Not Just Words
Jesus embodies the truth that good deeds are love and not good words and reasons. Do we really live up to this truth? We are often encouraged to love God (SV.EN XI:32). “But let it be with the strength of our arms and the sweat of our brows.” That is to say, love...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Leave Everything To Serve
Let’s leave everything to serve God and our neighbor. St. Vincent de Paul
Charity Knows No Limits
Ozanam says, This [social] order rests on two virtues, justice and charity, Love and charity: are they the same? How do we try to promote justice?
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Who’s the Boss
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Lessons learned during the pandemic, #15: To lean on God and to support one another
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A Collaborative Witness (Luke 8:1-3)
Certainly the words and actions of such groups are meant to proclaim God’s Kingdom, but their very collaboration is itself an announcement of the Message.
Pope Francis’ Encyclical Read as a Puzzle
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Guests at the Kingly Wedding Feast
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Heard the Cries of the Poor
We know Vincent heard the cries of the poor. Can we listen as Vincent did?
Being a Christian at All Times and Places
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New Soil
On the first day of attending my new elementary school, my mother said to me, “Just bloom where you’re planted!”
Second Meeting of the Vincentian Indigenous Confraternity
The Vincentian Indigenous Confraternity, during their second virtual meeting, decided to establish a team that would take responsibility for our external communication.
Discovering the deepest needs of those we serve
This presentation poses a series of questions reminding us to try to sense the deeper needs of those we serve. [button...
Reflections on Laudato Si´
A collaborative spirit is evident in Pope Francis’ writing and publication of his encyclical, Laudato si´: on Care for our Common Home.
Publication of the Book on the Symposium of the Vincentian Family
Six volumes (same content but in six languages) were published that contain the presentations, homilies and talks given during the Symposium in October 2017
Deeds, Indeed, and Not Just Words
Jesus embodies the truth that good deeds are love and not good words and reasons. Do we really live up to this truth? We are often encouraged to love God (SV.EN XI:32). “But let it be with the strength of our arms and the sweat of our brows.” That is to say, love...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Leave Everything To Serve
Let’s leave everything to serve God and our neighbor. St. Vincent de Paul
Charity Knows No Limits
Ozanam says, This [social] order rests on two virtues, justice and charity, Love and charity: are they the same? How do we try to promote justice?
Living in a Tent as a Retirement Plan
Can you imagine being in the situation of an elderly homeless man living in a tent as a Retirement Plan?
Who’s the Boss
A number of years ago, my sister, a critical care nurse, wrote a piece for a local newspaper about care for homebound patients called “Who’s the Boss”
Lessons learned during the pandemic, #15: To lean on God and to support one another
We can affirm that “everything is grace.” Despite the fact that we have not left our house, we feel that we are in communion with the whole Church.
A Collaborative Witness (Luke 8:1-3)
Certainly the words and actions of such groups are meant to proclaim God’s Kingdom, but their very collaboration is itself an announcement of the Message.
Pope Francis’ Encyclical Read as a Puzzle
In a beautiful document on the call to human community, Pope Francis offers the “Good Samaritan” as a lens through which we can look at the many serious problems of a polarized and insensitive world.
Guests at the Kingly Wedding Feast
Jesus is the fullness of God’s revelation. And so through him, we get to know fully that God wants us all to be his pleasing guests. As it turns out, those who are to be the guests at the start are not worthy. And that is why the king thinks it fit to turn into...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Heard the Cries of the Poor
We know Vincent heard the cries of the poor. Can we listen as Vincent did?
Being a Christian at All Times and Places
Are you a Christian “from time to time” (maybe only at the Church, your group, community), or do you live your faith in all fields of your life?
New Soil
On the first day of attending my new elementary school, my mother said to me, “Just bloom where you’re planted!”
Second Meeting of the Vincentian Indigenous Confraternity
The Vincentian Indigenous Confraternity, during their second virtual meeting, decided to establish a team that would take responsibility for our external communication.
Discovering the deepest needs of those we serve
This presentation poses a series of questions reminding us to try to sense the deeper needs of those we serve. [button...
Reflections on Laudato Si´
A collaborative spirit is evident in Pope Francis’ writing and publication of his encyclical, Laudato si´: on Care for our Common Home.
Keep .famvin afloat!
Help us continue to bring you news and resources on the web
Your donation is tax deductible under applicable rules and regulations. (We are a 501(c)(3) organization.)
*To donate by regular mail or to ask about other options, contact us by clicking here.
Archive of older articles
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