St. Vincent had many friends, but two friends stand out: St. Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, and St. Jane Frances de Chantal, co-foundress of the Order of the Visitation of Saint Mary.
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Christmas Prayers for Vincentians from the Holy Land
by Famvin Media Resources | December 17, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Please enjoy the following Christmas presentation, featuring the words of former Superior General Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M.
St. Vincent’s Spiritual Way: the Process of Discernment in Daily Life
by Famvin Media Resources | September 26, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Hugh O’Donnell defines discernment as a process by which the Spirit calls us to use our freedom to act in a certain way. He defines it as “a choice, not between good and evil, but between two or more goods.”
The Intuition of St. Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | September 24, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Jean-Pierre Renouard, C.M. describes St. Vincent’s genius for bringing the laity into prominence in the charitable activity of the Church.
St. Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 3)
by Famvin Media Resources | September 17, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Father José María Román, C.M. explains why Saint Vincent de Paul is to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church. (Part 3 of 3)
A Resource for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 7, 2022 | Formation
A presentation of thoughts about the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from the writings of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Louise de Marillac, and St. Vincent de Paul.
Sketches From the Diary of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 29, 2022 | Formation
“When a person or a place impressed him, he drew a sketch of it. Such sketches dot his diary.”
St. Vincent de Paul: What Moved Him Towards Those Who Are Poor?
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 22, 2019 | Formation
There are few questions more mystifying than those about motivation. What motivation drove St. Vincent de Paul?
St. Vincent’s Vision of Priesthood
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 15, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Presentation based on an essay by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. on Saint Vincent de Paul’s vision for his Congregation of the Mission.
Charity and Humility of Frederic Ozanam
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 8, 2019 | Formation
Frederic Ozanam lit a lamp of charity– the St. Vincent de Paul Society– in this world, the flame of which has shone with brilliancy ever since.
The Lay Spirituality of Frederic Ozanam
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 6, 2019 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The primary reason for the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s existence was and is to increase the holiness of its members, by service to those in need and by building deep friendships.
September 2: Congregation of the Mission Martyrs of the French Revolution
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 1, 2019 | 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.
Blessed Ghèbre-Michael: Amazing Faith, Courage, and Love
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 30, 2019 | Formation
An intense hatred for the Catholic Church prevailed in Ethiopia during the lifetime of Blessed Ghèbre-Michael.
Prayer for Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 25, 2019 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
Prayer service for the birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on August 28.
August 23: First Confraternity of Charity (Ladies of Charity)
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 23, 2019 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
SlideShare presentation describing the first institutional expression of the Vincentian charism.
St. Justin de Jacobis and the Coptic Christians of Ethiopia
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 28, 2019 | Formation
New presentation considers St. Justin’s thinking and action toward the Ethiopian Christians.