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.
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This Week in Vincentian Family History
by Famvin Media Resources | May 12, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
A look back at what was happening this week in 1849, 1878, and 1888.
St. Louise de Marillac: a bold and creative woman
by Famvin Media Resources | April 14, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Louise moved from a world of suffering to a new life of creative boldness and leadership.
Mary At the Foot of the Cross: A Vincentian Lenten Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | March 17, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Mary shows the path a model disciple should follow: ponder, meditate, treasure in the heart, hold and transform tension.
Lenten Examination of Conscience Based on the 5 Vincentian Virtues
by Famvin Media Resources | March 10, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Ask yourself the following questions, based on the five Vincentian Virtues of Humility, Simplicity, Meekness, Mortification, and Zeal.
Congregation of the Mission Martyrs of the French Revolution (September 2)
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 28, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Blessed Louis-Joseph François, Blessed Jean-Henri Gruyer, Blessed Pierre-René Rogue, Blessed Jean-Charles Caron, and Blessed Nicolas Colin were martyred along with many others during the French Revolution on September 2 and 3, 1792 after they refused to take an oath that would have placed them under the authority of the state.
Marian Spirituality and the Vincentian Charism
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 11, 2023 | Formation
With the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary approaching, please enjoy this presentation based on...
Learning From St. Louise During Her Mature Years
by Famvin Media Resources | May 14, 2021 | Formation
St. Louise had an appreciation of rationality balanced with compassion, judgment tempered with mercy, theory based on life experience, and justice blended with gentleness.
St. Louise’s Road to Humility
by Famvin Media Resources | May 9, 2021 | Formation
A presentation from Chapter 15 of “Louise de Marillac: Come Winds or High Waters” by Élisabeth Charpy, D.C., (2018).
Louise de Marillac and the Priests of the Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2021 | Formation
Louise reflected on what she came to know about the early Congregation of the Mission and, as she liked to do with the important events of her life, she put her reflections into writing. The relationship and collaboration between St. Louise, the Daughters of Charity,...
The Prayer Life of Louise de Marillac
by Famvin Media Resources | May 2, 2021 | Formation
“As we say about some of the people in the Bible, so too we can say that Louise walked with God (Cf., Genesis 5:22).”
April 25: Feast of the Translation of the Relics of St. Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 25, 2021 | Formation
A transfer of the relics of Saint Vincent took place on April 25, 1830, via a grandiose procession to the Chapel at the Vincentian Mother House, rue de Sèvres.
Vincentian Care: Serving With Love, in a Spirit of Justice
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 11, 2021 | Formation
“…your principal concern, which God asks especially of you, is to be very attentive in serving the poor, who are our lords. Oh yes, Sisters! They are our masters. That is why you must treat them gently and kindly…” – St. Vincent de Paul
How to Do Apostolic Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
A simple PowerPoint to guide your group step by step in the process of apostolic reflection.
Mortification: A Condition for Following Jesus
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 26, 2021 | Formation
Presentation on the virtue of mortification in mind and spirit, as taught by St. Vincent de Paul.
References to St. Joseph in St. Vincent’s Letters
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 14, 2021 | Formation
This presentation highlights several references to St. Joseph from St. Vincent’s correspondence.