St. Vincent de Paul
Aren’t We All “Flat-earthers”?
by John Freund, CM | January 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
There is no doubt in my mind that the earth is a globe revolving in space! So how could I be a “flat-earther”?
The Original Apostolates of the Congregation of the Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | January 24, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 2 Comments
Congregation of the Mission: A video by Father Luigi Mezzadri, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | January 22, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
In this video Father Luigi Mezzadri, CM, Vincentian historian, recounts the context surrounding the life of St. Vincent de Paul and his inspiration to establish the Congregation of the Mission.
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Would Vincent Say Today
by John Freund, CM | January 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
What do you think he might say if you asked him about recent events in our world?
Which Story Interests You Most?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Whose story are you most aware of? Can you recognize the interconnection of all stories? Do Vincentians have a special vocation as storytellers?
“Vincent’s Shades of Tolerance” by Fr. Jack Melito, CM
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 18, 2021 | Formation
A presentation based on one of the essays from “Saint Vincent de Paul: Windows on His Vision,” a collection of informal essays about Saint Vincent de Paul, his life and his spirituality, by Rev. Jack Melito, CM.
The Message of the Holy Trinity for Vincentians
by Famvin Media Resources | May 30, 2021 | Formation
Saint Vincent’s devotion to the Trinity was not an intellectual exercise but a search from his heart.
“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 …
Canonization of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 16, 2019 | Formation
Pope Clement XII canonized St. Vincent on June 16, 1737. Learn more in this video.
The Church of the Poor and For the Poor
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 14, 2019 | Formation
St. Vincent can be considered a precursor or prophet of the vision of the Church centered on the poor.
The Life of St. Vincent de Paul: By the Children of St Vincent’s Primary School
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 7, 2019 | Formation
Watch as the children of Year 5 at St Vincent’s Primary School in London dramatize the life of St. Vincent in this short film.
What We Know… and Forget… About St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent serves as a prime example of what Pope Francis calls an “open-eyed mystic”… whose prayer led to action and whose action led to prayer.
St. Vincent, and All Vincentians, As Formators
by .famvin | Jan 27, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Most of St. Vincent’s letters, documents, and conferences were aimed at the formation of those whom he had gathered together in the service of the poor, and we are called to act in the same spirit.
St. Catherine Labouré: A Dream Comes True
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 7, 2018 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation
SlideShare presentation that shows the connection between St. Catherine and St. Vincent, through dreams and visions whose meaning she did not understand at first.
Is there a Vincentian Influence on the Youth Synod?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Is there a Vincentian Influence on the Youth Synod? The answer is...No.. and, very definitely, Yes! If by influence you mean is there a member of the Vincentian Family at the Synod in Rome, the answer is I do not know of any. But there are many ways of influencing. In...
eBook: St. Vincent de Paul and the “New Poor”
by .famvin | Sep 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
It seems to be difficult for society to see and recognize those men and women who are poor. To read more, download the eBook “St. Vincent de Paul and the ‘New Poor'” which is available in various formats.