“As we say about some of the people in the Bible, so too we can say that Louise walked with God (Cf., Genesis 5:22).”
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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.
Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 3
by Famvin Media Resources | March 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Part Three: Invitation to Eucharistic Adoration during Lent.
April 25: Feast of the Translation of the Relics of St. Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 25, 2021 | Formation
A transfer of the relics of Saint Vincent took place on April 25, 1830, via a grandiose procession to the Chapel at the Vincentian Mother House, rue de Sèvres.
Vincentian Care: Serving With Love, in a Spirit of Justice
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 11, 2021 | Formation
“…your principal concern, which God asks especially of you, is to be very attentive in serving the poor, who are our lords. Oh yes, Sisters! They are our masters. That is why you must treat them gently and kindly…” – St. Vincent de Paul
Father Vincent Taught Us That! • “Contributions” #8
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the eighth of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...
Feasts of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and St. Catherine Labouré
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 27, 2016 | Formation
Today is the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and tomorrow is the Feast Day of St. Catherine Labouré. Brief Reflection Those who are familiar with the Miraculous Medal Novena will recognize the following prayer: O Lord, Jesus Christ, who for the...
The School of the Poor • “Contributions” #7
by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the seventh of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for...
The Miraculous Medal As a Tool for Evangelization
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 20, 2016 | Formation
The Miraculous Medal is a visible reminder of the message that the Son of God gave to the world. May we see the Miraculous Medal as a tool for evangelization, spreading the Gospel message of love.
Solitaries Need Not Apply • “Contributions” #6
by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the sixth of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...
Nov. 13: Feast Day of St. Agostina Pietrantoni
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 13, 2016 | Formation
Today is the feast day of Saint Agostina Livia Pietrantoni (1864-1894), of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret. From her page on the Vatican website: Sister Agostina was sent to the Hospital of Santo Spirito where 700 years of...
Seeing Those Who Are Poor • “Contributions” #5
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the fifth of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...
Refocusing Ecclesiology • “Contributions” #4
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the fourth of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...
A More Secular and Lay Character • “Contributions” #3
by John Freund, CM | Oct 29, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the third of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...