We live in a post-Ascension world where Jesus no longer walks among us. Or does he? If we are the Body of Christ then our footprints are his footprints.
Articles for formation
Getting to #IamVincent: Formation Experiences
Sr. Pat Evanick, D.C., writes, "Learning is our Vincentian Way...." You will find that charity is a heavy burden to...
Where’s My Page?
Along with significant changes in the Vincentian Family Office, there have been some changes right here at famvin.org...
New feature from FamVin and VinFormation
New feature from FamVin and VinFormation
Ladies of Charity reflect on “Mob psychology” and Palm Sunday
Ladies of Charity reflect on “Mob psychology” and Palm Sunday. This week’s reflection, written by Sr. Carol Schumer, D.C., inspires us: rather than becoming caught up in “mob psychology”, we must learn to live in authenticity and love, as modeled by Our Lord Jesus and also by St. Vincent de Paul.
Evangelized By the Poor: The Salvific Power of Those Living in Poverty
Evangelized By the Poor: The Salvific Power of Those Living in Poverty
Formation rooted in a theology of Mission
From August 25-29, the formation session on “the theology of the mission” (promoted by CLAPVI) took place in Fazendo de Engenho/Caraça (Brazil). Forty-seven persons participated: twenty-nine priests, three deacons, one brother, seven seminarians in their first year of studies and seven Daughters of Charity.
Different Ministries but the Same Mission: The Vincentian Family
Different Ministries but the Same Mission: The Vincentian Family – Continuing education presentation from the AIC (LCUSA)
Saturday Study Hall?
For nearly six months FamvVin has been offering a feature called “Saturday Study Hall” introducing and highlighting material found in the Vincentian Encyclopedia. We ask 30 seconds of your time…
Formation Friday?
It has been approximately six months that FamVin has been presenting a weeklyFormation Friday feature drawn from the resources found on the VinFormation section of the FamVin.org website. This is the time to take stock and ask for as little as 30 seconds of your time...
Virtual Vincentian Heritage Tour
Travel with 18 Vincentians for three weeks as they experience the places that were significant to Vincent during his life.
Attitudes and Values of volunteers
The June ongoing formation booklet from the AIC or International Association of Charity focuses on three virtues that should be characteristic of every volunteer or member around the world. These booklets are part of the preparation for celebration of the 400th...