Reflection on this story from my past history as a missionary has helped me to grasp more fully the understanding of Advent as the great mystery which leads us to the celebration of the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas. By Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M.
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Louise de Marillac: Animator of the Confraternities of Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | April 19, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
In May 1629, Vincent de Paul made a request of Louise de Marillac. Would she accept going to Montmirail to visit the Confraternities of Charity established in that town and the neighboring villages?
Two Lenten Meditations (Slide Presentation)
by Famvin Media Resources | March 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Our contemplation of the crucified Lord can not remain merely a pious exercise…” – Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 4
by Famvin Media Resources | March 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Fourth and final part: Conclusions and Future Challenges.
Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 3
by Famvin Media Resources | March 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Part Three: Invitation to Eucharistic Adoration during Lent.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Blessed Virgin Mary
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 9, 2022 | Formation
As a dedicated mother, the leader of a new religious community, and a teacher of children and young people, Elizabeth related to Mary’s motherhood… Mary was the role model for the Sisters of Charity.
Feast of St. Agostina Pietrantoni (November 13)
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 4, 2022 | Formation
On November 13 we will celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Agostina Pietrantoni, an Italian Sister of Charity of St. Joan Antida.
St. Vincent de Paul Responded to Situations of Misery Happening Around Him
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 24, 2020 | Formation
St. Vincent tried to strike a balance between responding to some urgent need, carefully analyzing the situation, and waiting for signs from Providence.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam and the Cholera Epidemic of His Time
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 19, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Looking at some of Frederic Ozanam’s experiences during the cholera pandemic of his time, we can draw many parallels with our situation today.
April 17, 1625: First Establishment of the Congregation of the Mission, Bons Enfants
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 17, 2020 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
A presentation telling the story of the first establishment of the Congregation of the Mission by St. Vincent de Paul and its founding patroness, Madame de Gondi.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s experiences in places of quarantine
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 5, 2020 | Formation
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton had two life-changing experiences in a place of quarantine.
St. John Gabriel Perboyre and the message of the Cross
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 3, 2020 | Formation
In the crucifix St. John Gabriel Perboyre contemplated the greatest mystery of love.
A Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 29, 2020 | Formation
An examination of conscience helps us reflect on and deepen our commitment to following Jesus Christ, Evangelizer and Server of the poor.
Vincentian Prayer and Resolutions for Action
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 27, 2020 | Formation
According to St. Vincent de Paul, prayer is not really brought to completion unless it moves forward into resolutions for action.
St. Louise de Marillac and the Heart of Jesus
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 22, 2020 | Formation
See a presentation on the focus on the Heart of Jesus in the spirituality of St. Louise.
Some Practical Rules for Praying
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 20, 2020 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Father Maloney offers a group of practical rules that experience teaches are helpful for those who want to pray.