by john freund | Feb 7, 2017 | Vincentian Saints
Mizael Donizetti Poggioli, CM, writes of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, Daughter of Charity, and her struggle to restore people’s dignity. More than anyone else, Sister Rosalie lived in accord with the teachings and the insights of Vincent de Paul, who together with... by john freund | Feb 1, 2017 | Formation, News, Vincentian Saints
Martyrs of Yesterday and Today This week we have the memorial of two martyrs. Marie-Anne Vaillot and Odile Baumgarten belonged to the Company of the Daughters of Charity. They worked in the Hospital of Saint Jean in Angers. The two were martyred on 1 February 1794,... by john freund | Jan 5, 2017 | Formation, News, Vincentian Saints
In a study entitled “Care for those persons who are poor” Fr. Mizael Donizetti Poggioli, CM draws on the lives of two saints celebrated during this first week of January. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (January 4th) and Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira (January... by john freund | Sep 3, 2016 | News, Vincentian Saints
August 31 was the feast day of Blessed Ghebre-Michael. VinFormation has just released a brief presentation titled Bl. Ghebre Michael as a Seeker of Truth. Learn the story of this fascinating Ethiopian confrere in this SlideShare presentation. It can also be downloaded... by john freund | Jul 30, 2016 | News, Vincentian Saints
As we celebrate the feast of our Saint Justin de Jacobis the following presentations produced by the .famvin team may be helpful for private reflection or even as a catechetical tool with groups. Father Robert Maloney, C.M., writes: More than a century before the word... by john freund | Feb 16, 2016 | Vincentian Saints
Imagine being in your early 40s, in a comfortable enough job as director of novices at a seminary in Paris, and leaving everything behind to volunteer to go to China on mission. This was the decision of Father (Saint) Francis Regis Clet, C.M., whose feast day is next...
