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 | Mar 31, 2017 | Formation
Shijo Kanjirathamkunnel, CM, Southern Indian Province, International mission, Alaska reflects on “Vincentian Charism; Reflections on the occasion of the 400th Anniversary of our Charism” Introduction Reflecting and living the charism of each institute is... by john freund | Mar 27, 2017 | Formation, News
One’s Personal Plans vs. God’s Plans – Vincent de Paul’s Vocation Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, of the Vice-Province of Costa Rica offers this Vincentian Reflection for March 2017 A time for understanding The opportunity to study was not a given among the sons and... by john freund | Mar 21, 2017 | Formation, News
To be attentive to the security needs of those who are poor by: Mizael Donizetti Poggioli, CM Our mission is to serve and to evangelize persons who are poor. Therefore, our Vincentian mission necessarily involves contact with men and women who are poor. Fidelity to... by john freund | Mar 19, 2017 | Formation, News
Mizael Donizetti Poggioli, CM reminds us of the events at Châtillon – July 1617 In July 1617, Vincent de Paul became pastor in the little village of Châtillon-les-Dombes. Three weeks later, on Sunday, August 20th, 1617, as Vincent was preparing to celebrate Mass, a...