A video and some notes on charity written by Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who was a conference member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at the time of his death on July 4, 1925 at the age of 24.

by Famvin Media Resources | September 22, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Missioners — priests and brothers, Daughters of Charity, and [lay] members of confraternities of charity are for St. Vincent, first of all, baptised Christians.
by Famvin Media Resources | September 8, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Frederic Ozanam’s practical theology foreshadowed seismic shifts in Catholic social theory 100 years into the future.
by Famvin Media Resources | September 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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.
by Famvin Media Resources | August 28, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
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.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 2, 2021 | Formation
A video and some notes on charity written by Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who was a conference member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at the time of his death on July 4, 1925 at the age of 24.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 27, 2021 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation
The Miraculous Medal is a material object that points to the spiritual... a visible reminder of invisible realities....
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 25, 2021 | Formation
The French Revolution challenged each religious person's fidelity to Jesus Christ and to the Church. ...
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2018 | Formation
If you’re looking for videos, PowerPoints, etc. you’ll find a small archive of Lenten resources on VinFormation.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 16, 2018 | Formation
This Lent, here are some ways we can emulate Mary, the first disciple, the model for all believers.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 9, 2018 | Formation
We celebrated the Feast Day of Blessed Rosalie Rendu earlier this week; now read these stories through the eyes of Sr. Frances Ryan, D.C. from an article in the Vincentian Heritage Journal. (SlideShare presentation)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 4, 2018 | Formation
See a presentation: Five Faces of Rosalie Rendu by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. along with two printable resources on Blessed Rosalie.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 2, 2018 | Formation
[Her] kaleidoscope of apostolic works, which brought so much spiritual and material benefit to many, is an example of the great things God can do in those who are entirely dedicated to Him.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 28, 2018 | Formation
On the eve of the French Revolution Sisters Anne-Marie Vaillot and Odile Baumgarten were among the thirty-five Daughters who performed the mainly simple, repetitive, and obscure tasks for the poor sick at the hospital of Saint-Jean.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 26, 2018 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. describes how St. Vincent de Paul envisioned priesthood in the Congregation he founded. SlideShare presentation.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Fifth presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 19, 2018 | Formation
In the early days, while St. Vincent and his confreres were giving themselves to the evangelization of the poor, they clearly saw that the effectiveness of their mission to the people could not be sustained unless they also provided for the formation of the clergy.