To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The...
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A Vincentian Minute: St. Vincent and St. Francis
by Famvin Media Resources | October 8, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney talks about Vincent and Francis on the day after Francis’ feast day.
The Mutating Vincentian Virus
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.
“… In Name Only”?
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?
“Bring Good News To the Poor” – Jesus’ Mission Statement
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?
From Value to Virtue: Selflessness
by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Dec 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The...
From Value to Virtue: Gentleness
by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Dec 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The...
Investing in next generation Vincentian Leaders
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Investing in next generation Vincentian Leaders SVDP Canada – Emmanuel Bailly Scholarship (One of the founders of the Society)
Reflecting on Evangelization: International Association of the Miraculous Medal
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2015 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Evangelization, Vincentian Family
Reflecting on Evangelization: the International Association of the Miraculous Medal
Vincentian Cardinal-designate Serves the Poor in Ethiopia
by John Freund, CM | Jan 7, 2015 | Vincentian Family
He stayed, hopes others will do same. Ethiopia’s cardinal-designate hopes his story of serving the people in one of Africa’s poorest countries will inspire young people to do the same.
“Inspired to the heights!” Impact of Bl. Frassati
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
He was only 24 when he died yet what an impact this handsome pipe smoking, mountain-climbing Vincentian had. The latest illustration comes from Olivia and her post Why We Love Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati Enough to Name Our Kid and This Blog in His Honor
Vincentian approach Evangelization
by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2014 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
“It was clear to Vincent de Paul (just as it is clear to us) that it is useless to tell people that they are children of God and that Christ died for them if those people are dying of hunger, if society continues to heap scorn upon them, and if dogs are treated better than people who are poor. Again, we must understand that the process of evangelization demands action as well as words.”
Pray the rosary with Vincentian Superior General
by John Freund, CM | Oct 8, 2014 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Father G Gregory Gay, C.M. encourages you to pray Rosary with him in English. The video contains introduction prayer and one of five decades. October 8 is his birthday.
The 5 Virtues of a Vincentian Missionary – pamphlet
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The 5 Virtues of a Vincentian Missionary - trifold pamphlet Drawing on the virtues of Jesus Christ, St. Vincent de Paul taught his missionaries to observe five virtues that would help them in their work, namely: Simplicity, Humility, Meekness, Mortification, and Zeal...
Vincentian Youth Worldwide – Energy on display
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2014 | Vincentian Family
If you have any doubts about the energy of the Vincentian Charism… or just need a jolt of inspiration the video above might be what you are looking for. Filmed on locations around the world it is hard not to be caught up with their enthusiasm.
Vincentian Grandparents 2014
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
September 7 marks Grandparents Day in the US. Do Something grand for them. Some of us are blessed with grandparents who are still living. Others never knew their grandparents and perhaps not next to nothing about them.