Vincent de Paul
Doers of the Word: Saints Oscar Romero and Vincent de Paul
by .famvin | October 14, 2018 | Church, Justice and Peace, News | 2 Comments
On this joyful day, a reflection for all Vincentians on Saint Oscar Romero and St. Vincent de Paul: hearers and doers of the word.
Education: Central to the Vincentian Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | July 22, 2018 | Formation | 0 Comments
June 16: Canonization of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | June 16, 2018 | Formation | 0 Comments
Today is the anniversary of St. Vincent’s canonization. Watch this video story of St. Vincent’s canonization process, which began 37 years after his death.
This Week in History of the Congregation of the Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | April 15, 2018 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
This week marks two anniversaries for the Congregation of the Mission.
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Is Your Sight Growing Stronger with Age?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
It took Vincent until midlife to begin to see clearly. By the end of his life. seeing Christ in the beggar was not merely poetry.
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Doers of the Word: Saints Oscar Romero and Vincent de Paul
by .famvin | Oct 14, 2018 | Church, Justice and Peace, News
On this joyful day, a reflection for all Vincentians on Saint Oscar Romero and St. Vincent de Paul: hearers and doers of the word.
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Education: Central to the Vincentian Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 22, 2018 | Formation
There is a fascinating article, The Core Values of Vincentian Education by Louise Sullivan D.C., whose premise is that...
Pope Francis and Vincent Speak of Peace in their Worlds
by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis and Vincent speak of peace in their worlds
St. Vincent On the Incarnation: Christmas Video
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 18, 2016 | Formation
On this fourth Sunday of Advent we offer a video in which St. Vincent contemplates the Heart of Christ and shares his reflections.
Am I Asking Challenging Questions?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Why? and Why not? Two short questions. But they are challenging questions. Questions that lead to systemic change. It is said that Steve Jobs favorite questions were Why? and Why not? These questions help us understand Vincent… and Louise and Frederic, and so many...
Video Reflection on St. Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 30, 2016 | Formation
In this video reflection, produced by the Daughters of Charity International, we praise God for each of the many gifts we have received through the example of St. Vincent, and we ask God to enlighten us, and to bless us in our work with those who are poor and marginalized.
Places of St. Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 28, 2016 | Formation
Fr. Bruce Krause, C.M. prepared these PowerPoint slides as a tour of special places in the life of St. Vincent de Paul. We thought it would be a great resource to share for the 400th Anniversary.
Vincent de Paul: From God’s gaze
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
"I ask Our Lord to grant us the grace of considering those matters as they are in God and not as they appear apart from Him; otherwise we might deceive ourselves and act other than He wishes." (CCD VII, to Phillippe Le Vacher, December 6, 1658). "O my Savior and my...
Formation in The Life And Writings of St. Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 7, 2016 | Formation
Fr. Robert Maloney writes: “…the letters, documents, and conferences in the fourteen volumes of [St. Vincent de Paul’s] extant works are, for the most part, aimed at the formation of those whom Vincent had gathered together in the service of the poor…” See a timeline of St. Vincent’s principal formational undertakings.
St. Vincent de Paul: Confronting Poverty With Creativity
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 25, 2016 | Formation
As we approach his feast day, let us reflect on the profound heritage that St. Vincent de Paul has entrusted to us, so that we may respond creatively to present day problems as we walk with those living in poverty.
The Life of St. Vincent de Paul As Parable
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 23, 2016 | Formation
What lessons can be learned by observing key points in the life of St. Vincent? In working with the poor and marginalized, can we find contemporary stories and parables to use in evangelizing others?