Vincent de Paul
Is your sight growing stronger with age?
by John Freund, CM | September 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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.
Five Things Vincent Thought About Mercy
by John Freund, CM | July 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentians United Against Poverty
by Famvin Media Resources | July 9, 2017 | Formation | 0 Comments
Be inspired by this presentation of quotes from St. Vincent de Paul on aspects of collaboration.
Who Do You Say That I Am? : St. Vincent’s Understanding of Christ
by Famvin Media Resources | June 18, 2017 | Formation | 1 Comment
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June 16: Canonization of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 16, 2018 | Formation
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.
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This Week in History of the Congregation of the Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 15, 2018 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
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 | Sep 16, 2017 | 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.
Vincentian Gospel Reflections: Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
by Sr. Kieran Kneaves, DC | Sep 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
FEAST OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL September 27 Gospel: (Luke 4: 16-19) Jesus came to Nazareth where he had been reared, and entering the synagogue on the sabbath as he was in the habit of doing, he stood up to do the reading. When the book of the prophet Isaiah was...
A Process of Conversion #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Is conversion on your agenda? It was on St. Vincent's! As we approach the Feast of St. Vincent, it's important to look to the heart of the matter. More than celebrations, the Feast needs to be a time of re commitment. Celestino Fernandez, C.M., addressing the recent...
The Evolution of St. Vincent’s Spiritual Vision
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 18, 2016 | Formation
Watch a YouTube video that describes how St. Vincent’s spiritual vision evolved over several decades, as he was influenced by his collaborators (particularly his work with Louise de Marillac, the Ladies of Charity, and the Daughters of Charity).
St. Vincent de Paul’s Trust in Providence
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 16, 2016 | Formation
Learn about St. Vincent’s deep faith and trust in God’s providential care. YouTube video with accompanying quotes from Fr. Robert Maloney’s “Way of St. Vincent de Paul”.
Mini-Retreat: Renewal in the Vincentian Spirit with Frédéric Ozanam
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Two themes -- continuity and renewal -- emerge from a study of the lives of St. Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam, says Jaime Corera, C.M.. The Second: RENEWAL. Frederic Ozanam was extremely sensitive to the idea of social change. Not only was he sensitive to this...
Mini-Retreat: Continuity in the Vincentian Spirit with Frédéric Ozanam
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Two themes -- continuity and renewal -- emerge from a study of the lives of St. Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam, says Jaime Corera, C.M. First: CONTINUITY. The thinking and writings of Frederic point out a more profound continuity, a continuity that goes to the...
Mother Teresa, Pope Francis and the Vincentian Connection
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
There are some great insights into St. Vincent de Paul and Mother Teresa in Saint Vincent de Paul and Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta - Two Saints for Our Time found on our partner site "We are Vincentians" (vincentians.com). More insights can be had by reflecting...
The “Mystique” and the “Mystic”
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 28, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
One says mystique and the other says mystic. How do we understand a Vincent who liked to use this motto: "Action is our entire task," and then would add, “Perfection does not come from ecstasy but rather from doing the will of God.” (SV 11:41. 317). Contemplative in...
June 16: Canonization of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 17, 2016 | Formation
June 16 was the anniversary of the canonization of St. Vincent de Paul. Read the story of his canonization.