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St. Louise
“Leaving God For God”
by Famvin Media Resources | January 28, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
We, as members of the Vincentian Family, know that on more than one occasion Saint Vincent spoke about leaving God in order to find God.
Wide-angle View of the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments
We are people with a mission…to do what Jesus did. Pople who use the skills of their profession in frontline “field hospitals” or mobilize those who are committed to “seeking long-term solutions.”
Vincentian Prayer Images: Visit the Imprisoned
by John Freund, CM | March 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus was in prison. How many innocent persons suffer unjust condemnation or maltreatment in the name of justice or expediency?
Matters Concerning the Sick: A Vincentian Perspective
by Famvin Media Resources | February 12, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Presentation based on an article by Vicente de Dios Toribio, C.M.
Wide-angle View of the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We are people with a mission…to do what Jesus did. Pople who use the skills of their profession in frontline “field hospitals” or mobilize those who are committed to “seeking long-term solutions.”
Vincentian Prayer Images: Visit the Imprisoned
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus was in prison. How many innocent persons suffer unjust condemnation or maltreatment in the name of justice or expediency?
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.
Change Agents – Our Heritage
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A description of a change agent – “one who can make changes happen by inspiring and influencing others.” How does that fit you, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Vincentian Family?
Participation and Collaboration in the AIC (Ladies of Charity)
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 21, 2020 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Presentation based on the AIC’s Reflection Paper “The First Rule (1617)”, Sixth Theme.
“Bring Good News To the Poor” – Jesus’ Mission Statement
by John Freund, CM | Jul 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus Mission statement is short. “Bring Good News to the poor.” Six words! They were the most powerful words in his life. What did these words mean to Saints Vincent and Louise? Us?
“Why Can’t a Woman Be More Like a Man?”
by John Freund, CM | Aug 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
“Why can’t a woman be more like a man?” “Why can’t a man be more like a woman?” These questions have been asked for centuries …
St. Vincent and St. Louise – Ideal Collaborators?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent and St. Louise - Ideal Collaborators? J. Patrick Murphy reminds us in his booklet Mr. Vincent of the collaboration of two exceptional people – Vincent and Louise. In Louise de Marillac Vincent found the perfect partner to build his business model and bring...
Louise and Vincent – Remembering a Forgotten Truth About Their Collaboration
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
As we approach the celebration of the feast of St. Louise perhaps we can rediscover a forgotten truth about the collaboration between Louise and Vincent.