St. Vincent de Paul
“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.
The Vincentian Family Celebrates the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
by Vincentian Family Office | September 27, 2021 | Formation, News | 1 Comment
On September 27, feast of St. Vincent de Paul, the various branches of the Vincentian Family Worldwide prepare in many ways the celebration of this important date.
St. Vincent’s Spiritual Way: the Process of Discernment in Daily Life
by Famvin Media Resources | September 26, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
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
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St. Vincent de Paul and the Rights of the Poor
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 14, 2022 | Formation
In his time and place St. Vincent helped many basic human rights to become recognized as obvious and evident.
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St. Catherine Labouré and St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 7, 2022 | Formation
Presentation about the special connection between St. Catherine and St. Vincent de Paul.
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New Video: Saint Vincent, Priest of Charity at the Service of the Poor
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 23, 2022 | Formation
Video based on an article by Alvaro Quevedo Patarroyo, C.M.: “Saint Vincent, Priest of Charity at the Service of the Poor: Caring for Spiritual and Temporal Needs.”
Vincentian Prayer Images: St. Vincent of the Alleys
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Where and how do we today walk the back alleys of our world?
Journey of Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2020 | Formation
Vincent de Paul was born in France in 1581 during a time not unlike today: a time marred by war, disease, and poverty.
The Christ of St. Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 18, 2020 | Formation
The Christ of St. Vincent is the Christ of Luke. He is the Christ who evangelizes the poor.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Charity AND Justice
by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Vincent saw the bigger picture than just that presented by an immediate need!
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.
Vincent de Paul’s Pastoral Strategy In the 21st Century?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2020 | Formation
On the anniversary of the establishment of the Confraternities of Charity, I am struck by a still under the radar phenomenon springing up among Vincentian laity in various professions.
Do You Remember 9/11… and 8/4?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The explosion on 8/4 will be seared into the minds of every person in Lebanon. Beirut, with its estimated 300,000 homeless is almost already forgotten in world media.
Meekness
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 7, 2020 | Formation
The practical wisdom of St. Vincent with regard to meekness– a wisdom learned from Jesus Christ.
“Seeing” – the Necessary Beginning of Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
St. Vincent’s pastoral insight was “See, Judge and Act.” It all began with “Seeing”!