The story of St. Joan Antida Thouret (also known as Jeanne Antide Thouret (in French), and Giovanna Antida Thouret (in Italian)), is a great inspiration for us as Vincentians. Her story seems to tell us: “Don’t give up just because things seem to be going badly.”
Feast Days
New Video: Saint Vincent, Priest of Charity at the Service of the Poor
by Famvin Media Resources | September 23, 2022 | Formation | 1 Comment
Video based on an article by Alvaro Quevedo Patarroyo, C.M.: “Saint Vincent, Priest of Charity at the Service of the Poor: Caring for Spiritual and Temporal Needs.”
September 11: Feast of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | September 11, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Friends: St. Vincent de Paul and St. Jane Frances de Chantal
by Famvin Media Resources | August 12, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent had many friends, but two friends stand out: St. Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, and St. Jane Frances de Chantal, co-foundress of the Order of the Visitation of Saint Mary.
Sketches From the Diary of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | July 29, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
“When a person or a place impressed him, he drew a sketch of it. Such sketches dot his diary.”
Feast Day of St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret (May 23)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 19, 2023 | Formation
Learn more in this video that tells the story of her life.
St. Louise de Marillac: Faith experienced through love
by Famvin Media Resources | May 5, 2023 | Formation
Louise de Marillac moved from an individual faith to the more universal faith of a Daughter of Charity.
St. Louise and Vincentian Care of the Sick
by Famvin Media Resources | May 1, 2020 | Formation
This month, on May 9, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Louise de Marillac. A presentation takes a look at her experiences of caring for the sick and dying in France. In her letters we can see many parallels with our situation today.
Three Saints who were members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by .famvin | Apr 26, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This week we celebrate the feast days of three wonderful Saints who were members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Society has been part of the Christian formation of many saints.
“Song on the Scaffold” of Bl. Pierre René Rogue, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 1, 2020 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Story of the “Song on the Scaffold” of Blessed Pierre René Rogue, C.M., martyr of the French Revolution.
Celebrating Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 9, 2020 | Formation
From the age of reason, Jeanne [Sr. Rosalie] had thought of consecrating herself to God.
Bl. Rosalie Rendu: Serving and Advocating for Persons in Need of Health Care
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 7, 2020 | Formation
In addition to caring for the sick poor in their homes, Blessed Rosalie collaborated closely with the civil authorities responsible for the assistance of those who were poor.
January 7: Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 5, 2020 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
Video about the life of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Historical Frame of Reference
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 3, 2020 | Formation
St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton was born in New York City, a daughter of the American Revolution and a child of her environment. Learn more in this SlideShare presentation.
Key Role of Friendship in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 29, 2019 | Formation
Deep friendships were extremely important to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and she made every effort to keep in close contact with them. (SlideShare presentation)
Blessed Némésia Valle: “Open Heart and Open Arms”
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 15, 2019 | Formation
December 18 is the feast day of Blessed Némésia Valle, a Sister of Charity of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret, a branch of the Vincentian Family.