Presentation of a classic Lenten Letter of Fr. Robert Maloney, CM.
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St. Vincent de Paul: Model of Collaboration
by Famvin Media Resources | June 14, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
Live together as having but one heart and one soul so that by this union of spirit you may be a true image of the unity of God (- St. Vincent de Paul, IV:238).
Novena to St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | June 12, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
Make a novena to St. Vincent de Paul. Printable and mobile friendly.
The Mystical Journey of Louise de Marillac
by Famvin Media Resources | June 5, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
Benito Martínez Betanzos, CM reflects on the mysticism of Saint Louise.
Feast Day of Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C. (May 30)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 29, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
Download a printable Blessed Marta Wiecka Holy Card, and see a presentation on her life.
St. Louise de Marillac: Compelled By the Love of Christ
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 14, 2021 | Formation
St. Louise de Marillac was called to bring the love of God to others.
Matters Concerning the Sick: A Vincentian Perspective
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 12, 2021 | Formation
Presentation based on an article by Vicente de Dios Toribio, C.M.
Mortification of the Mind and Will
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 21, 2016 | Formation
Lent is a time when many of us are seeking exercises to get our flabby souls into shape... like push-ups or jogging for the soul. For example, what did St. Vincent mean by "mortifying judgment and self-will"? How can we practice this? Get some recommendations in the...
13 Men On a Mission (Congregation of the Mission)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 19, 2016 | Formation
Missioners are called by God to cross geographical or cultural boundaries— the church without walls. They go to those needing ministry rather than expecting the reverse. Their focus is on the lost sheep that society shuns. They believe that God speaks, and that they...
Getting to Know Jesus
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Part of the Lenten journey is getting to know Jesus. Vincentians need to get to know our Jesus. He's the Jesus of Paul and the Jesus of Luke. He's a Jesus profoundly influenced by 17th century religious thought. He is Jesus crucified, and present to us in the poor....
Feast of St. Francis Regis Clet
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 12, 2016 | Formation
Imagine being in your early 40s, in a comfortable enough job as director of novices at a seminary in Paris, and leaving everything behind to volunteer to go to China on mission. This was the decision of Father (Saint) Francis Regis Clet, C.M., whose feast day is next...
Lenten Letter to the Family: Resources
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
We are happy to present the Lenten Letter to the Vincentian Family in Slideshare (presentation) format. We hope you will enjoy using it for reflection throughout the Lenten Season. In some ways it will allow you almost literally to walk alongside him and the thoughts...
February 7: Feast of Bl. Rosalie Rendu
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 5, 2016 | Formation
From the age of reason, Jeanne [Sr. Rosalie] had thought of consecrating herself to God. None of the joys of the world attracted her. She wanted no part of its celebrations or glitter. At the same time, she felt drawn by its groans and misery. -Armand de Melun
February 1: Feast of the Martyrs of Angers
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 31, 2016 | Formation
Reflect on the lives of two Daughters of Charity, martyred during the French Revolution: Sister Marie Ann Vaillot and Sister Odile Baumgarten.
Now on Social: Advancing Mission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 26, 2016 | Social, Social Media
Many institutions in the Vincentian and Setonian Families help foster their missions by using social media. At St. John's University, with a clearly defined Vincentian mission, social media teams provide information that can feed the hearts and minds of students,...
Vincentians of Wherever: Leaders
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 20, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
One of my Vincentian friends sent me a link to an organizational development slideshare presentation about leaders and leadership that reminded me of work being done by Vincentians at DePaul University as part of Vincent on Leadership: the Hay Project. (You can view...