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Resources On Vincentian Virtues and Spirituality
Where would you begin if you were new to Vincentian Spirituality, or simply looking for a fresh view of the basic elements that make us “Vincentian”? We have a section called Essential Reading for you to explore. This week we highlight the page Vincentian Virtues and Charism, which includes practical, brief overviews of the Five Vincentian Virtues (Simplicity, Humility, Meekness, … Read More
It’s the Poor Who Make You a Vincentian
Today we highlight this story told by Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, CM. Father’s story is part of a category of posts on VinFormation, “Shared Stories”, in which we hear testimonies from people whose lives are transformed as a result of meeting God in the poor. We would be interested in publishing more stories that show how we are evangelized by the poor, be it through prison ministry, health caregiving, home visits, etc. Contact us if you wish to share a story.
A Mother, Called in the Name of Charity
Take a few moments to recall your own relationship with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, a woman – wife, mother, widow, friend, seeker, convert, educator, religious foundress. What event from her life of many sorrows and many joys speaks to your spirit? See the full prayer service
Famvin’s Social Media Favorites
There is so much interesting and important content posted to Vincentian Family social media accounts around the world that it’s easy to miss some posts. So, every few days we will post some of our favorites on the front page of VinFormation at: https://vinformation.org/en/#social. Bookmark us for an easy way to keep up with what people are talking about, around the Family. The page will adjust to your mobile phone or tablet so you can check it on the go.
eBook of the Month Club
The May installment is “Louise de Marillac: A Woman of the Church”. For more information and to download in various formats, click here.
April 23, Foundation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We offer this new presentation featuring 5 practical tips on How To Resist the Shallow “Commodity Culture”, by following the example of Frederic Ozanam. Based on the Vincentian Heritage Journal Article “Frédéric Ozanam’s Tactical Wisdom For Today’s Consumer Society” by Thomas McKenna, C.M.
Vincentian Jeopardy
Test your knowledge of all things Vincentian!
Vincentian Jeopardy: Classic Edition (one-player);
Systemic Change Edition (three-player)
(Note: Vincentian Jeopardy is Flash-based, meaning it will play on most computers, but not on iPad or iPhone.)
Teaching Using VinFormation
Do you have an idea for an online course? Perhaps a series of readings, followed by discussions using social media or in blog format? Maybe with a small group using video conferencing? If you are a Vincentian educator or any Vincentian interested in forming a group, contact us. If you have ideas and/or material, we can help with the technology. … Read More
eBook of the Month: April
Check out April’s installment of the eBook of the Month series. This month, as part of this follow-up series to the Year of Faith, we learn that in order to be faithful to our vocation we do not have to move heaven and earth, we do not have to cross oceans or produce marvelous wonders… in fact, we can simply be humble “useless servants” of God’s plan with regard to those who are poor.