Fr. Robert Maloney, CM reflects on peace as a theme of Advent.

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 | Dec 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Robert Maloney, CM reflects on peace as a theme of Advent.
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 11, 2020 | Formation
Creating encounters in charity with others brings us closer to God.
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 6, 2020 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation
In this reflection by Andrés Pato, CM, we see Mary as the model of who we should be, and of what we should do.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 20, 2016 | Collaboration, Formation
We share with you the Keynote Address of our Vincentian brother, John Darley, at the international Vincentian Family meeting in Rome, Italy (January 22 – 24, 2016). This presentation emphasizes the old N'gambai African proverb: "If you want to travel fast, you travel...
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…