Christmas

Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team

by .famvin | December 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In these very endearing dates, the .famvin team wishes you a happy and blessed Christmas.

A Missionary Christmas Story for Advent Reflection

by Famvin Media Resources | December 16, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Reflection on this story from my past history as a missionary has helped me to grasp more fully the understanding of Advent as the great mystery which leads us to the celebration of the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas. By Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M.

A Vincentian Minute: From Cross to Crown

by Famvin Media Resources | January 7, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

Fr. Rooney, in an Advent/Christmas series on the mystery of the Incarnation in Vincentian thought and practice, reflects on the spirituality that surrounded St. Vincent.

Christmas Reflection from Daughters of Charity Services (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | December 26, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments

The following is a Christmas reflection that was part of the Daughters of Charity Services Vincentian Christmas Gathering 2021. Daughters of Charity Services are a family of Vincentian charities dedicated to improving the lives of all they serve across Great Britain....

A Song of Hopeful Liberation

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Reflection on Mary’s Magnificat.

Recognizing the Child Jesus Today

by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Some stories need no comments. Here is the story of a new mother recognizing who she was caring for…

Christmas – Testing Positive In a Homeless Shelter

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 24, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

I never cease to be amazed at how many times Invisible People stops me as they give voice to situations I had not thought of.

Vincentian Collaboration with Business at Christmas

by John Freund, CM | Jan 6, 2016 | Collaboration, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Canada has a nice collaboration with business going. Lynn L'Heuereux, through our "Send in News" link writes, "The owner and staff of Craft Beer Market donated $10,00.00 to Christmas Hampers to three cities in Canada. Calgary...

All Roads Journey to Jesus

by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 28, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

All Roads Journey to Jesus – The road most traveled, for Vincentians, is the road to service and when we arrive at our destination we see the face of Jesus.

December 2015 JMV Bulletin

by John Freund, CM | Dec 26, 2015 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth

From the December 2015 JMV Bulletin To be merciful as the Father is merciful. Those words summarize the invitation of Pope Francis during this Holy Year of Mercy, an invitation to be witnesses of mercy. Mercy arises from a feeling of compassion that is awakened in...

What Can I Give?

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

https://youtu.be/kjRXIiZ8bs0 This is to give the greatest gift: to go out from ones self and to enter the world of the “other,” is to understand the meaning of Christmas. For this journey, there are five virtues, seen by Vincent as those characteristic of Jesus,...

LCUSA Christmas Prayer Service

by John Freund, CM | Dec 21, 2015 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

This year’s beautiful Christmas prayer service was prepared for us by Sr. Carol Schumer, D.C. Abundant blessings for the remainder of Advent and throughout the Christmas season! See also their store for possible gifts to be delivered after the Christmas rush.

Preparing to serve others at Christmas

by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2015 | Formation

Too early? Not really if you are planning to serve others. William Graham offers his thoughts on what it takes preparing to serve others at Christmas time. He writes of “Christmas that magical time” and what the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is already doing to make...

Calgary Craft Beers + SVDP = $30,000 raised for Christmas

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