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A Missionary Christmas Story for Advent Reflection

by Famvin Media Resources | December 16, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

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.

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Blessed Virgin Mary

by Famvin Media Resources | December 9, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

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 | November 4, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

On November 13 we will celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Agostina Pietrantoni, an Italian Sister of Charity of St. Joan Antida.

November 6: Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War

by Famvin Media Resources | October 28, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

Every November 6, the Church commemorates the saints martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). A number of them were from the Vincentian Family.

Vincentian Discernment in Daily Life by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, C.M.

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 23, 2023 | Formation

Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, C.M. explores “discernment” as “a choice, not between good and evil, but between two or more goods.”

The Heart of Jesus In the Spirituality of Vincent de Paul

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 16, 2023 | Formation

In his writings and conferences, St. Vincent makes many mentions of the Heart of Jesus. Learn more in this presentation based on an article by Fr. Robert Maloney, CM.

Being Evangelized By The Poor

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 9, 2023 | Formation

The phrase “the poor evangelize us” is an experience common to all who have encountered the poor.

Bl. Marguerite Rutan, D.C.

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 26, 2020 | Formation

Blessed Marguerite Rutan was a French Daughter of Charity who served as the mother superior of a hospital until the time of the French Revolution, when she was executed based on allegations of fanaticism and anti-Revolution sentiment. Guillotined on 9 April 1794 at...

St. Vincent de Paul: Model of Collaboration

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 14, 2020 | Formation

Live together as having but one heart and one soul so that by this union of spirit you may be a true image of the unity of God (- St. Vincent de Paul, IV:238).

Novena to St. Vincent de Paul

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 12, 2020 | Formation

Make a novena to St. Vincent de Paul. Printable and mobile friendly.

The Mystical Journey of Louise de Marillac

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 5, 2020 | Formation

Benito Martínez Betanzos, CM reflects on the mysticism of Saint Louise.

Feast Day of Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C. (May 30)

by Famvin Media Resources | May 29, 2020 | Formation

Download a printable Blessed Marta Wiecka Holy Card, and see a presentation on her life.

Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Heroine at the Bedside of Cholera Victims

by Famvin Media Resources | May 17, 2020 | Formation

Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C. was able to control her emotions and remain calm and unshakeable as she organized relief services for her “beloved poor” struck down by disease.

Mother’s Day with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Famvin Media Resources | May 10, 2020 | Formation

“Elizabeth Ann Seton was a mother in every respect, loving her own children, her extended family, her spiritual daughters, her students, and persons in need, with maternal care.”

St. Louise de Marillac: gifted mentor, energetic influencer

by Famvin Media Resources | May 3, 2020 | Formation

“In all of her teaching and with every fiber of her being, Louise de Marillac transmitted the flame that was alive in her, a love for humanity drawn from a love for Christ Incarnate.” – Sr. Élisabeth Charpy, D.C.

St. Louise and Vincentian Care of the Sick

by Famvin Media Resources | May 1, 2020 | Formation

This month, on May 9, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Louise de Marillac. A presentation takes a look at her experiences of caring for the sick and dying in France. In her letters we can see many parallels with our situation today.

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