We, as members of the Vincentian Family, know that on more than one occasion Saint Vincent spoke about leaving God in order to find God.
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Saint Louise’s example shows us some common pitfalls to avoid
by Famvin Media Resources | April 26, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
We can learn something by looking at the various stumbling blocks that St. Louise may have encountered.
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.
The Congregation of the Mission: Revitalizing Our Identity
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 21, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Some preparatory materials are being provided ahead of the 2022 CM General Assembly, for reflection and sharing. One of the documents is “The identity of the CM at the beginning of its fifth centenary” by Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, CM.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton says: “Look up!”
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 2, 2022 | Formation
As we enter the new year and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Feast Day is on January 4, let us reflect on some beautiful quotes from her writings.
Stories of Blessed Rosalie Rendu
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)
Feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.: February 7
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.
Anniversary of the Beatification of Giuseppina Nicoli, DC
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.
This Week: Feast of the Daughters of Charity Martyrs of Angers
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.
The Congregation of the Mission: Living Out St. Vincent’s Vision of Priesthood
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.
Reflection: To Unite Our Will to the Will of God
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.
The Congregation of the Mission and Formation of the Clergy
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.
Reflection: Clothing Oneself in the Spirit of Jesus Christ
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Fourth presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.
Reflection: Turn the Medal Over
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Third presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica: “Turn the Medal Over”.