As part of a lecture given at the Centre International de Formation (CIF), Father John E. Rybolt, C.M. outlines the...

by Famvin Media Resources | December 1, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Frederic Ozanam’s life was a dramatic fusion of intellectual achievement and direct, personal action.
by Famvin Media Resources | November 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
What are the bonds between the Miraculous Medal and the Vincentian Family? Slideshare presentation with reflection questions to share with your group.
by Famvin Media Resources | November 17, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Frederic Ozanam believed in the value of experience, thoughtfully reflected upon. From an article by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D.
by Famvin Media Resources | November 10, 2023 | Formation | 1 Comment
Learn about the life of St. Agostina Pietrantoni, Sister of Charity of St. Jeanne Antida Thouret and patron saint of nurses, whose feast day is November 13.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 24, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
As part of a lecture given at the Centre International de Formation (CIF), Father John E. Rybolt, C.M. outlines the...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 17, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
St. Vincent soon realized that the fruit of the popular missions would quickly vanish unless there were good priests to continue conducting them; so, he makes seminary work a part of the purpose of his Congregation.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 15, 2021 | Formation
On January 25 we commemorate a transformative moment in the life of St. Vincent. Inspired by this, may we each “find our own Folleville”.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 30, 2016 | Formation
What is revealed to me through the lives of those living in poverty? Do I allow those who are poor to evangelize me? In this presentation we examine the saving power of those who live in poverty-– how our encounters with them and the example of their lives can evangelize us.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 25, 2016 | Formation
As we approach his feast day, let us reflect on the profound heritage that St. Vincent de Paul has entrusted to us, so that we may respond creatively to present day problems as we walk with those living in poverty.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 23, 2016 | Formation
What lessons can be learned by observing key points in the life of St. Vincent? In working with the poor and marginalized, can we find contemporary stories and parables to use in evangelizing others?
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 11, 2016 | Formation
September 11 is the feast day of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M., missioner to China and holy martyr.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 9, 2016 | Formation
It is interesting to look at how our Vincentian practices can serve to turn around the negative impact of a hyper-consumer culture.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Two themes -- continuity and renewal -- emerge from a study of the lives of St. Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam, says Jaime Corera, C.M.. The Second: RENEWAL. Frederic Ozanam was extremely sensitive to the idea of social change. Not only was he sensitive to this...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Two themes -- continuity and renewal -- emerge from a study of the lives of St. Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam, says Jaime Corera, C.M. First: CONTINUITY. The thinking and writings of Frederic point out a more profound continuity, a continuity that goes to the...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 6, 2016 | Collaboration, Formation, Social, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Did you know that VinFormation maintains a Linkedin/Slideshare resource? Like this one on Collaboration? See them all here. Slideshares are also great for viewing on mobile when you're on the go! [slideshare...
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 4, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
A brief 10-slide portrayal of the situation of the Congregation of the Mission during a time of severe crisis: the French Revolution.