Today is the anniversary of the first missionaries to leave France for Madagascar, May 21, 1648. The voyage took about...
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by John Freund, CM | January 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | January 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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Pope Francis and Vincent speak of peace in their worlds
by Famvin Media Resources | December 18, 2016 | Formation | 0 Comments
On this fourth Sunday of Advent we offer a video in which St. Vincent contemplates the Heart of Christ and shares his reflections.
by Famvin Media Resources | May 21, 2017 | Formation
Today is the anniversary of the first missionaries to leave France for Madagascar, May 21, 1648. The voyage took about...
by .famvin | Jan 13, 2017 | Formation
The wording of this prayer service was originally used at a Vincentian Family Gathering with Fr. Gregory Gay at the...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 8, 2017 | Formation
The Daughters of Charity were chosen to give spiritual manna, the spirit of God, to the poor. Where do they receive...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2015 | News
"As we respond to this call to participate in the process of the New Evangelization, we, as Vincentians have a unique contribution to offer." Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul September 27th, 2015 Dear Members of the Vincentian Family, May the grace and peace of Our Lord...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Reflecting on the sacred icon, “The Beggar” take a moment to ponder and pray. An icon is a sacred symbol and we pray not at, but through an icon. As an icon on a computer opens up a whole new world behind the symbol, so does a sacred icon. God speaks to us through the...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 19, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family
St. Vincent's feast will be lost in the shuffle this year. It falls on a Sunday... and the last day of Pope Francis' historic visit to the United States. How will you celebrate St. Vincent's feast? The following links lead to the pages of Congregation of the Mission...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2015 | Formation
They dared to dream - Two Great Prophets of Charity - Vincent and Louise. As we approach the feast of St. Vincent VinFormation is happy to present again this reflection by Sr. Julma C. Neo, DC, Province of the Philippines. She poses some interesting questions for...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In a Mass in Casa Santa Marta the Pope said that to know Jesus, you have to get involved with Him. "Read what the Church tells you about Him, talk to Him in prayer and walk the street with him. Thus, will you know who this man is.’ " Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC said she...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2015 | Formation
Podcast: "The Vincentian Question." Edward R. Udovic, DePaul University The Vincentian experience over four centuries can be summarized as an answer to "the" Vincentian question: "What must be done?" What must be done here and now in the situation that faces us to...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 6, 2015 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
May all holy men and women work together to shape the church of the future that our world needs so badly. “Love is inventive even to infinity,” said St. Vincent de Paul.
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
St. Vincent surprised himself… and 17th century France! Can we allow ourselves to be surprised and become a surprising Church.
by John Freund, CM | May 22, 2015 | News
Oscar Romero and St. Vincent de Paul – hearers… and doers of the word