The following video examines six elements that help spiritually form the members of the Society of St. Vincent de...

by Famvin Media Resources | November 17, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Frederic Ozanam believed in the value of experience, thoughtfully reflected upon. From an article by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D.
by Javier F. Chento | October 21, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
by Javier F. Chento | October 14, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
by Famvin Media Resources | September 9, 2023 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 7, 2023 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The following video examines six elements that help spiritually form the members of the Society of St. Vincent de...
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 3, 2023 | Formation
In this video, Rev. Aidan Rooney, C.M. takes us through Blessed Frederic and Catholic Social Teaching, principle by principle.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Excerpts from an article by Fr. Thomas McKenna, C.M. in which he examines Frédéric Ozanam’s conception of how a religious tradition should engage its surrounding society.
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Part three of four on Almsgiving…a reflection on a full article by Ozanam, which is among Frederic’s most outstanding.
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Part two of four on Almsgiving…a reflection on a full article by Ozanam, which is among Frederic’s most outstanding.
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Over the next four weeks we are going to reflect on a full article by Ozanam, which is among Frederic’s most outstanding. On Almsgiving, Part 1.
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The petrine ministry was never simple and the same could be said today. Let us esteem the ministry of those pontiffs who in the midst of complex times raised their voice and spoke clearly and fearlessly.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections
Les Miserables strikes a chord in Vincentians when they hear… To love another person is to see the face of God. Victor Hugo admired Vincent de Paul. He based the character of the Bishop on Vincent de Paul.
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Frederic called upon young people to do whatever was in their power in order to alleviate social needs and to try to do good to some people.
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
What is progress for Frederic? To build a better world for all, with effort and sacrifice. It is not a great program for a politician, but it is the only possible program for a Christian.
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Ozanam says, This [social] order rests on two virtues, justice and charity, Love and charity: are they the same? How do we try to promote justice?
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
If we had to summarize our mission and our priorities as followers of Vincent, Louise, Frederic, etc … in a few items, what would these be?