Vincentian Family

A Vincentian View: Patrimony of the Poor

by Pat Griffin, CM | November 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Two readings that regularly show up towards the end of the liturgical year capture my imagination.

A Vincentian View: Healing

by Pat Griffin, CM | November 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Right now, healing, hope, and life mix together in my head and heart. They rest firmly within the Gospel message, and find application in our Vincentian charism.

Seeing Our Own Poverty, Clothing Ourselves in the Spirit of Jesus Christ

by Famvin Media Resources | October 30, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

Let us commit to clothing ourselves in an attitude that will help us to “turn the medal over”.

A Vincentian View: The Christ of Vincent de Paul

by Pat Griffin, CM | October 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The pleasure of reading Vincentian authors on the meaning of Christ for Vincent, of looking at Vincent’s own writings and preaching, and of studying the events of his life has tendered me a blessing

A Vincentian View: A Simple Man

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

I would love to have people describe me as “a simple man.”

A Vincentian View: Dwelling in the Lord’s House

by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

How might Joseph have prayed and meditated on Psalm 27?

A Vincentian View: Joseph in the Eucharistic Prayers

by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

An important maxim in Christian tradition affirms simply lex orandi, lex credendi that can be rendered “The law of praying is the law of believing.”

“Looking to Heaven” – Fr. Pat Griffin

by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2015 | Formation

Yes, even now, in this Easter Season, we pray: “maranatha,” “Come, Lord Jesus.” We look to heaven for that glorious advent.

Family Profiles – The Marthas

by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2015 | News, Vincentian Family

We are the Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. Wherever we are present, living and serving among people, we are known as The Marthas.

Happy Birthday to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (April 23, 1833)

by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

Happy Birthday to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (April 23, 1833) For resources related to the Society, visit VinFormation’s collection “Resources tagged: Society of St. Vincent de Paul”. The collection includes video, presentations, prayers, and more. Today is also Frederic Ozanam’s birthday. He was 20 years old when he helped found the Society. For resources related to Frederic Ozanam, visit “Resources tagged: Bl. Frederic Ozanam”.