Practical advice as we strive to follow in St. Vincent’s footsteps each day.
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by Vincentian Family Office | July 20, 2020 | News | 0 Comments
Is it possible that the world of poverty can be overcome through music? Is it possible to create a world in which all the members of the Vincentian Family sing praise to God?
by Famvin Media Resources | July 19, 2020 | Formation, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
Under an adapted Rule of the French Daughters of Charity approved by Archbishop Carroll, a novitiate was completed, and seventeen women became the first vowed American Sisters of Charity July 19, 1813.
by Famvin Media Resources | July 5, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M., missionary to Wuhan, China, was canonized for his heroic witness of charity and faith.
by Famvin Media Resources | June 26, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 12, 2021 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Practical advice as we strive to follow in St. Vincent’s footsteps each day.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 5, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Robert Maloney, CM, writes: "...I encourage you in Lent to allow the Spirit to lead you into the desert, as Jesus...
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 28, 2021 | Formation
Let’s look at “Prayer in Motion” as seen in the life of St. Louise.
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...