by john freund | Apr 23, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Saints
April 23 is the birthday of Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. From the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Australia: Paris of the early 19th century was in the grip of great upheavals. During and following the French revolution 1788-1799,... by john freund | Apr 22, 2017 | Formation
In celebration of Earth Day an article in America Magazine, “Top Ten Takeaways from ‘Laudato Si”, reminds us that Pope Francis’ revolutionary new encyclical calls for a “broad cultural revolution” to confront the environmental crisis. “Laudato Si” is... by john freund | Apr 20, 2017 | Formation
http://vinformation.famvin.org/vincentian-formation-resources/prayers-celebrations-seasonal/our-resurrection-faith/ Over the years, former Superior General Robert Maloney wrote often of Lent and Easter. This video presentation (click on the graphic) is based on two... by john freund | Apr 19, 2017 | News
Mizael Donizetti Poggioli, CM writes about Recognizing the Social Needs of the Poor During this year of 2017 when we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian charism, our vocation and our commitment call us to recognize the social needs of the... by john freund | Apr 12, 2017 | News
Easter Triduum reflection including quotes from St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Bl. Frederic Ozanam, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, and St. Gianna Beretta Molla. Triduum Vincentian Reflective video courtesy of FamVin.org. The...