“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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Blessed Ghebre Michael and the Fullness of Truth
by Famvin Media Resources | August 30, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
On this feast day of Blessed Ghebre Michael, please enjoy this presentation from a talk by Fr. Richard McCullen, C.M.
Blesseds of the Vincentian Family: Bl. Ghebre-Michael
by Famvin Media Resources | August 28, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
Blessed Ghebre-Michael (Feast day: August 30) was an associate of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. in Ethiopia.
Participation and Collaboration in the AIC (Ladies of Charity)
by Famvin Media Resources | August 21, 2020 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity | 0 Comments
Presentation based on the AIC’s Reflection Paper “The First Rule (1617)”, Sixth Theme.
On St. Louise de Marillac and Our Blessed Mother
by Famvin Media Resources | August 16, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
“Every aspect of Mary’s life became a subject of prayer for Louise.”
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
A New Reality is Born! • “Contributions” #1
by John Freund, CM | Oct 15, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the first of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced last week in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson...
Mercy and the Spirit of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 14, 2016 | Formation
The Church’s Year of Mercy will draw to a close on November 20… about 1 month to go. As Vincentians we are constantly learning how to be vessels of God’s mercy for others.
Evangelized By Those Who Are Poor
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.
St. Vincent de Paul: Confronting Poverty With Creativity
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.
The Life of St. Vincent de Paul As Parable
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?
Feast of St. John Gabriel Perboyre
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.
Ozanam’s Tactical Wisdom For Today’s Consumer Society
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.
Mini-Retreat: Renewal in the Vincentian Spirit with Frédéric Ozanam
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...
Mini-Retreat: Continuity in the Vincentian Spirit with Frédéric Ozanam
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...