Both Pope Francis and our Superior General have written letters in advance of Good Shepherd or Vocation Sunday.. Read how keys points affected one Vincentian.

by Famvin Media Resources | October 8, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney talks about Vincent and Francis on the day after Francis’ feast day.
by John Freund, CM | July 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
COVID 19 Is both similar to and very different from the Vincentian Virus. St. Vincent was “patient zero”. We also know the power of the Vincentian Virus and how St. Vincent spread this powerful virus.
by John Freund, CM | September 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
Do we have a “cafeteria mentality” when choosing what it means to be a Catholic?
by John Freund, CM | July 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus Mission statement is short. “Bring Good News to the poor.” Six words! They were the most powerful words in his life. What did these words mean to Saints Vincent and Louise? Us?
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Both Pope Francis and our Superior General have written letters in advance of Good Shepherd or Vocation Sunday.. Read how keys points affected one Vincentian.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
What is the image of a Vincentian Evangelizaer? What is the message that Vincentian Evangelizers deliver?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Ultimately our mission as followers of Christ the Evangelizer of the poor is to help our brothers and sisters across the finish line of awareness that we are brothers and sisters because we are sons and daughters of God.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Mary in the Vincentian Spirituality - Griffin Mary - 12 page booklet - prepared for a mini-retreat for students in the Internal Seminary or Novitiate of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission by Fr. Patrick Griffin, CM. The main section of these...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
With this reflection, Forgetting Who You Are - Pat Griffin CM continues his series "Considering Consecrated Life" Recently, a friend of mine said something which stuck in my mind. The guidance was not original or profoundly stated, but I heard its wisdom and warning...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2015 | Formation
A handy way to refresh your knowledge of the 5 Vincentian Virtues and other basic elements of the Vincentian Charism. Read it online or download the e-Book.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 14, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“just do it” takes precedence over “here’s the reason why you should do it.”
by John Freund, CM | May 30, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jack Murphy of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA/Voice of the Poor Committee offers some tips and real-life examples
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2015 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian University Presidents from the US, Philippines and India met in Chicago at De Paul Univesity.
by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
Three Vincentian models of motherhood
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2015 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, News
As we approach the beginning of the month of may, Mary's Month, click here for some resources for understanding "Mary in the Vincentian Tradition" Of note... The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal in Philadelphia is celebrating its centennial (1915-2015)....
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2015 | News
A different kind of Vincentian dictionary/chronology