In this final installment of the Vincentian Year of Faith series, we examine the way St. Vincent looked at evangelization. Some of the principles: Evangelization is directed toward the whole person: that is, toward the mind, the spirit, the heart and the body. Evangelization is a process that reaches out to all people. Very often the poor (without even realizing it) will reveal Jesus to us. See the full presentation here.
Feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam: September 9
Check out our new resources for the Feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam, founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Four mini-presentations, links to YouTube videos, and more.
Door of Faith: St. Gianna Beretta Molla
See the presentation on this 20th century Saint who was a physician, mother, and member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Vincentian Year of Faith Series
Hard to believe we are already in Month 10 of the Year of Faith series. Catch up on our series of profiles of Vincentian Saints here.
Vincentian Prayers
Check out our archives of special prayers to be used by Vincentians, contributed by branches of the Family from all over the world. Prayer Before Home Visitation – Vincentian Prayer Resources – Prayer for Homeless Persons – Browse entire collection
Door of Faith: St. Agostina Pietrantoni
This month in the Vincentian Year of Faith series: the inspiring, holy life of St. Agostina Pietrantoni. See how she responded in faith to various circumstances throughout her brief life of 30 years.
Systemic Change Resources
“Learning to Serve” … Check out Famvin’s resources for understanding the concepts of Systemic Change. Online mini-courses, presentations, tips for trainers and more.
July 4: Feast of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati
The Fourth of July is the feast of a boldly courageous member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society whom Pope John Paul II beatified in 1990: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. See the new presentation that illustrates the many ways in which Pier Giorgio chose to serve the poor and practice his Catholicism, despite the temptations that went along with being the heir to a prestigious family in Italy in the early 1900s.
Door of Faith: St. Catherine Labouré
Read about the virtues of St. Catherine Labouré in this month’s presentation in the Vincentian Year of Faith series; St. Catherine’s simple service as a nursing sister for over 40 years, especially her humility in keeping silent and not boasting of the fact that the Virgin Mary had appeared to her twice, giving her the design for the Miraculous Medal.