Honoring the Vincentian Family Blesseds martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Feast Day: Nov. 6

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 | Nov 6, 2020 | Formation
Honoring the Vincentian Family Blesseds martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Feast Day: Nov. 6
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 1, 2020 | Formation
The phrase “the poor evangelize us” is an experience common to all who have encountered the poor.
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 30, 2020 | Formation
Let us commit to clothing ourselves in an attitude that will help us to “turn the medal over”.
by Famvin Media Resources | May 29, 2016 | Formation
God has a plan for each of our lives. We are all called to be saints. It is beautiful to read about each person's unique journey, especially to the religious life. May 25, 1802 marks the day that Blessed Rosalie Rendu entered the Daughters of Charity in Paris. Sr....
by Famvin Media Resources | May 15, 2016 | Formation
How will I allow the Holy Spirit to transform my mind and heart, and ignite my will to serve Christ in the poor, in the days ahead?
by Famvin Media Resources | May 13, 2016 | Formation
Find out what was happening in North America during this week of May in 1849, 1878, and 1888.
by Famvin Media Resources | May 6, 2016 | Formation
In the article "The Concept of Consecration in the Writings of Louise de Marillac," Sr. Carmen Urrizburu, DC, notes that in the convent where Louise was placed as a child after the death of her father, she came to understand that 'consecration' implied silence and...
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 29, 2016 | Formation
In honor of the birthday of St. Catherine Labouré, which is this Monday, May 2, I encourage you to enjoy a place or space of silence.
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 24, 2016 | Formation
April 28 is the feast day of St. Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962), a doctor, wife, and mother who chose to continue with her fourth pregnancy, despite knowing that having this child could result in her own death. She is part of the Vincentian Family because in her younger years she served among the elderly and needy as a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 15, 2016 | Formation
A lot was happening at this time in 1625. April 17 is the anniversary of the first establishment of the Congregation of the Mission, Bons Enfants, Paris. What can we learn here? This presentation tells the story.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 13, 2016 | Formation
During Lent, we are asked to focus more closely on almsgiving. Almsgiving can take many forms, but here, let’s think about straightforward monetary donations. Read and ponder what Frederic Ozanam had to say…
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 26, 2016 | Formation
Blessed Pierre-René Rogue, C.M. lived a courageous life during the time of the French Revolution, when the clergy was heavily persecuted. It is said that Pierre-René was "vertically challenged" (only 4'10" tall) but as you will see in the presentation below, he had a...