Little did Scott Jakubowski dream when he entered our internal seminary or novitiate that he might carry the relic of St. Vincent’s heart…
Month: October 2017
Let’s start a Revolution … of Tenderness
Together (Vincent and Louise) imagined and gave birth to a movement that has inspired us all.They started a revolution of tenderness… a revolution to humanize and put a face on the stranger and the vulnerable.
Fueled by hope
Fueled by hope, we celebrate creativity, collaboration, and communication. And we always holds the service of those who are poor as our primary value. I am eager to read and hear and see all which our gathering will produce. In response to the encouragement of the Holy Father and the Holy Founder, I long for a reminder of the extent of infinity.
Videos from the Vincentian Family Symposium in Rome
Links to key videos and miscellaneous texts from the Vincentian Symposium
A Niagara University Graduate Reflects on “The Summons”
While I can keep going through the song, I feel that the first two verses of this hymn asks all the right questions in regard to how I am feeling about VVC, my experiences with community and SVDP so far.
RIP – Kevin N. Murray Brother of Fr. John B. Murray, C.M.+
Kevin N. Murray Brother of Fr. John B. Murray, C.M.+
Dynamic Virtues for Today
This year’s Solemn Novena theme, “400 Years of Vincentian Charism – Dynamic Virtues for Today,” coincides with the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentians.
EWTN Celebrates our 400 Years and SJU
EWTN celebrates the Vincentian charism as continued at St. John’s University.
A Call from Vincent at Rome: “You will be on the right path!”
“You will be on the right path, the path that will lead you to the highest point of happiness and meaning in your life.”
A Personal Experience of the Pilgrimage of the Heart
A personal experience of a pilgrimage of the heart. I spent most of this past weekend in Rome. I was not there physically. But I was there via the digital channels covering the historic Symposium of the Vincentian Family. Among the more moving scenes in the online coverage two stand out for me. Both instances […]
From Here to Where – Fr. Dennis Holtschneider
I am convinced, however, that in the midst of serving the individual needs of the poor at our gates, the Vincentian Family can do MORE, and we can do it MORE EFFECTIVELY.
Here are five ways.
Pope tells Vincentians to pray, welcome and go
Vincentians should share God’s love with action and service – “and that we can’t just sit around and wait for other people to perform our vocation.”
Symposium Prayer Service
Prayer service in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal held at the Basilica of St. John Lateran
Virtual Pilgrimage to the Vincentian Symposium in Rome
Virtual Pilgrimage to the Vincentian Symposium in Rome.
RomeReports Posts Coverage of Vincentian Symposium
RomeReports.com presents a two-minute introduction to the Vincentian Symposium.
The Vincentian Family (FamVin) Symposium begins: Registration
October 11 is dedicated to arrivals: the Collegio Apostolico Leoniano (Via Pompeo Magno, 21) will open its doors and the participants in this great event can go there to confirm their registration.
Father Gregory Gay – Give the Poor Your Love
Your theme for this national assembly in honor of the 400th anniversary of your birth speaks eloquently of the courageous “yes” to all the Lord asked of you in order to usher in with haste the kingdom of God.
The worldview of a Vincentian
Father Robert Maloney of the Eastern Province and former Superior General offers thoughts on worldview, of Vincentians based on the life and teaching of St. Vincent de Paul.
Live Broadcasting from Vincentian Symposium in Rome
You will be able to follow the live broadcasting from the Vincentian Symposium in Rome next week. FamVin has just released the schedule and related information.
What do you do with leftover food?
Niagara University capped off its 2017 celebration of Vincentian Heritage Week by announcing the coordination of a partnership that will donate leftover food items from its dining halls to two of its nonprofit community partners.
Vincentian Formation 35 years later
Fr. Charlie Strollo tells the story of Vincentian Formation flowering some 35 years later in the ordination of Brendan Gillen as a permanent deacon.
Celebrating 100 years in Bocas del Toro Panama
Catholicism in Bocas del Toro owes its beginnings and its organization to the members of the Congregation of the Mission who took responsibility for this area of the country at the time when the United Fruit company and other foreign business companies put Bocas del Toro on the map. Their pastoral ministry in Bocas (1917-1964) laid the foundation for what would become known as the Prelatura of Bocas del Toro.
Open my eyes – A Prayer
In this year of Welcoming the Stranger, FamVin offers the following graphic presentation titled “Open My Eyes”, based on a prayer from the St. Vincent de Paul Society. It reflects the essence of our ministry and mission.
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
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Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!