St. Vincent de Paul

The Message of the Holy Trinity for Vincentians

by Famvin Media Resources | May 30, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments

Saint Vincent’s devotion to the Trinity was not an intellectual exercise but a search from his heart.

A Daring Prudence – Systemic Change

by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

“… create a Family that looks to the past for inspiration, but is also eager to create a vibrant innovative collaborative future in the service of the most abandoned.” Fr. Robert Maloney

A Challenge is in the Air

by John Freund, CM | April 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment

Think about the hot button issues of the day: Police reform, Climate change, Poverty, Homelessness, Election reform, Systemic racism, #metoo… Tou name it. People are calling for more than just quick but temporary fixes. People are calling for systemic reform.

April 25: Feast of the Translation of the Relics of St. Vincent

by Famvin Media Resources | April 25, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments

A transfer of the relics of Saint Vincent took place on April 25, 1830, via a grandiose procession to the Chapel at the Vincentian Mother House, rue de Sèvres.

St. Vincent’s Spiritual Way: the Process of Discernment in Daily Life

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 26, 2021 | Formation

Fr. Hugh O’Donnell defines discernment as a process by which the Spirit calls us to use our freedom to act in a certain way. He defines it as “a choice, not between good and evil, but between two or more goods.”

Celebration Ideas for the Feast Day of Saint Vincent de Paul

by .famvin | Sep 25, 2021 | News

Join thousands of Vincentians across the globe on September 27 in celebrating St Vincent and over 400 years of active charitable works by the Vincentian Family.

St. Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 3)

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 17, 2021 | Formation

Father José María Román, C.M. explains why Saint Vincent de Paul is to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church. (Part 3 of 3)

“Little Women”, St. Vincent de Paul and Martin Luther King

by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Can you imagine any connection between the critically acclaimed movie “Little Women”, the Foundation of the Vincentian community, and the celebration of Martin Luther King’s life?

The Vincentian Parish Mission 1625-1660

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 24, 2020 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

For the sake of the country poor, St. Vincent de Paul founded the Congregation of the Mission to preach and educate the people.

Vincentian Prayer Images: We See… But Do Not See

by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

We may see…but do we see as God sees?

The Fifth Century of the Vincentian Charism – Fr. Maloney

by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Former Superior General, Fr. Maloney, has spoken of his dreams for the fifth century of the Vincentian Charism. This post is an introduction to his earlier book, “The Dawn of a New Century”.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincentian Family Tree and Fruits of Love

by John Freund, CM | Jan 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

As we celebrate the 2020 gathering of 100 branches of the Vincentian Family Tree may others know us by the fruits of our love.

St. Vincent de Paul: His Road to Sanctity

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

In this video produced by the DePaul University Office of Mission and Values, Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M. reads his essay on the life of St. Vincent de Paul.