On September 27, the Vincentian Family NGO representatives at the UN presented a virtual event in celebration of World Cities Day, October 30.
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Feast of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | September 11, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Watch a video about St. John Gabriel Perboyre (Feast: September 11).
September 2: Vincentian Martyrs of the French Revolution
by Famvin Media Resources | August 30, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Blessed Louis-Joseph François, C.M., one of five blessed C.M. martyrs of the French Revolution, was a zealous defender of the Catholic Church.
This week: Feast of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. (July 30)
by Famvin Media Resources | August 2, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Beginning around 1840, St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M., began providing spiritual assistance to the people of what is today the countries of Eritrea and Ethiopia,, and the people welcomed him and his guidance.
July 30: St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | July 30, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. was the great apostle to the Abyssinian people (today, the people of Eritrea and Ethiopia).
Systemic Change Begins with Education
by John Freund, CM | Nov 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
St. Vincent instinctively realized the role of laypersons in bringing about systemic change.
Seeing Our Own Poverty, Clothing Ourselves in the Spirit of Jesus Christ
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 30, 2020 | Formation
Let us commit to clothing ourselves in an attitude that will help us to “turn the medal over”.
Video Adaptation of 2014 Lenten Letter
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 9, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
VinFormation has put together a YouTube video presentation, of excerpts from the Superior General’s Lenten Letter set to classical music. Use it as a personal meditation or present it to a small or large group. View the video
“Now, that is radical!”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
"Radical" A Philippine Vincentian priest offers the following thoughts on the meaning of "radical" as part of his reflection on the Sunday gospel Matthew 5:17-37 ...I hope that the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5: 17-37) can guide us to that which is really radical. Beyond...
News of the Congregation of the Mission
by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The January Issue of NUNTIA containing international news of the Congregation of the Mission is now available online. It marks the last issue of the current editor Juventino Castillero, CM. His duties will be assumed by Fr. Jorge Rodriguez of the Province of...
Serious conversation?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission
"Communications is not "the transmission of content" but rather "the reduction of distance." Pope Francis. These word of Pope Francis came to mind when reading "Serious Conversation? byTim Williams CM, Provincial Director of the Daughters of Charity in Australia. The...
Vincentian workshops in wise asset management
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Wise Asset Management, Strategic Planning, and Grant-Writing - Father Gregory Gay, CM announces a series of workshops focusing on these three topics . "While the workshops are being sponsored by the Congregation of the Mission, we want them to be open to participants...
“This Pope is reaching people”
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
These are the words of the Provincial of the Lebanese Province of the CM who appears (unidentified) in a street interview in front of the "SuperPope" mural in Rome. Visit Yahoo for view the short video. PS Acting in record time for Rome the mural has been painted...
Saturday Study Hall – Congregation of the Mission
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Jan. 25, 1617 marks the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission when Vincent preached the famous sermon at Folleville. It was not formally set up until January 25, 1625. Initial impetus for foundation - Sermon at Folleville Foundation Day Vincentian...
Are vows, virtues still relevant?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Are vows and virtues relevant is the question posed by Tim Williams CM, Provincial Director of the Daughters of Charity Australia, in his reflection VOWS, VIRTUES AND RELEVANCE