St. Vincent’s legacy has stood the test of time because he not only changed his world, but anticipated many of the most exciting currents in today’s Church. Part 1 of a new video series written and narrated by Fr. John Freund, C.M.
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God’s Mercy is Eternal • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | December 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
It is important that we see in this primitive text of Ozanam the passion preserved throughout his life when defending his convictions.
Music and Evangelization • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | December 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Do we use music, as a means of evangelization, in our group, branch, parish, etc? Should we?
Charity, the Most Beautiful Title • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | December 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Am I convinced that the first and most important thing is charity, and without it nothing else makes sense?
My Three Angels • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | December 3, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Three weeks after the birth of his daughter, Ozanam wrote this precious prayer, My Three Angels, to the Virgin Mary. It is worth reading and rereading it.
God’s Mercy is Eternal • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
It is important that we see in this primitive text of Ozanam the passion preserved throughout his life when defending his convictions.
Music and Evangelization • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Do we use music, as a means of evangelization, in our group, branch, parish, etc? Should we?
Young People are the Future … and the Present! • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
If it is helpful for young people to meet friends and brothers, it is essential for the Society to recruit its members among the Youth. Fourteen years ago, the Society was born: it must not get old as its founders grow old and charity becomes a routine practice. Youth...
A Patron Saint to Imitate and Invoke • A Weekly reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A patron saint is not, in fact, a trivial insignia for a Society, such as a St. Denis or St. Nicholas for an inn. Nor is it an honorable name under which a good impression can be made before the religious world: it is a model that we must strive to live, as he himself...
Love is the Only Rule • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 2, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The only rule to be considered for human actions is that of love: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God above all things, and thy neighbor as thyself"; magnificent law that recognizes three principles of human actions: —the infinite love of God, immense, without limits;...
Let Us Put Our Faith Under the Shelter of Charity • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
At that time, a number of philosophical and heterodox doctrines were stirring around us, and we felt the desire and need to strengthen our faith amid the attacks that came from the various schools of false science. Some of our young friends were materialistic; some...
Let’s Take Care of the People • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | May 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
When I say "Let us go over to the barbarians," I am asking that we do as Pope [Pius IX], that we [...] deal with the people, who have too many needs and few rights, who rightly demand a greater part in public affairs, guarantees for work and against the misery, that...
Reflection: Easter Joy and the Vincentian Charism
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Ninth and final presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.
Reflection: Love Is Inventive to Infinity
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Eighth presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica treats of a love “inventive to infinity.”
Reflection: Folleville and Châtillon: Origin of the Terms Mission and Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Seventh presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.
Reflection: One’s Personal Plans vs. God’s Plans
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Sixth presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.