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Did you know that the Seton Shrine offers free resources for children about St. Elizabeth Ann and the era in which she lived?
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New Biography of Antoine Frederic Ozanam
The University of Notre Dame Press has just published a biography of Antoine Frederic Ozanam by Raymond Sickinger. He...
Mercy and the Spirit of St. Vincent de Paul
The Church’s Year of Mercy will draw to a close on November 20… about 1 month to go. As Vincentians we are constantly learning how to be vessels of God’s mercy for others.
Can you explain this systemic change?
If someone asked you, could you explain systemic change without a lot of words? Here is a simple set of resources that go a long way. Three quick slide shows where the pictures tell the story with a minimum of words. A restaurant, a flat tire and a broken ankle - each...
Discover Famvin’s Formation Resource Site
Many people do not realize we have a sister site, VinFormation Learning to Serve dedicated to creating and collecting resources useful for personal formation in the way of Vincent and Louise or for use in programs being offered to others.
Vincentian-themed prayer resources
Looking for Vincentian-themed prayer resources? Chances are that VinFormation might help with prayers for special situations and events throughout the year including litanies and novenas and retreats. Some are limited to words while others have...
Formation Friday – Vincentian Lent
Vincentians' Way of the CrossLent 2014 In addition to these most recent resources developed by VinFormation, perhaps you will find inspiration from these previous Vincentian resources… Vincentians’ Way of the Cross Stations of the Cross from Vincentian Lay...
Formation Friday – Christmas Resources
There are plenty of fine spiritually nourishing resources making the rounds now and during the next two weeks.
This issue of Formation Friday focuses on FamVin/VinFormation resources for entering into the spirit of Christmas.
Resources for the Feast of St. Vincent
VinFormation offers an extensive list of resources for those who wish to enter more deeply into the celebration of the his feast on September 27. Here are just three samples found on the site. Five Faces of Vincent de Paul St. Vincent’s Understanding of Christ St....
Celebrating the Bicentenary of the Birth of Frederic Ozanam
Celebrating the Bicentenary of the Birth of Frederic Ozanam In 2013, all over the world, Vincentians are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Frederic Ozanam . To celebrate this time of special grace and blessing for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul,...
Ozanam Bicentenary resources
In 2013, all over the world, Vincentians are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Frederic Ozanam . To celebrate this time of special grace and blessing for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the National Office of the US is offering the following...
Vincentian resources for Year of Faith revisited
At FamVin/VinFormation we have been quite busy on the Year of Faith and Evangelization. Here is a starter list of famvin resources for Year of faith Monthly series - The Door of Faith and Vincentians Introduction to Year of Faith - Vincentian...