https://famvin.org/en/ Seeing Christ in the face of the poor Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:52:38 +0000 -en-US hourly 1 171928930 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/25/st-vincent-de-paul-a-life-given-to-the-poor-part-8/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=st-vincent-de-paul-a-life-given-to-the-poor-part-8 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/25/st-vincent-de-paul-a-life-given-to-the-poor-part-8/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=167258 After his death in 1660, Vincent de Paul was quickly venerated by the faithful, and the Church formally recognized his sanctity through a thorough canonization process that culminated in 1737. His elevation to sainthood highlighted the holiness found in active charity and service to the poor, inspiring generations to follow his example.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/25/st-vincent-de-paul-a-life-given-to-the-poor-part-8/feed/ 0 167258 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/25/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-september-25-2026/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-september-25-2026 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/25/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-september-25-2026/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:02 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=181791 Today, September 25, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for reparative justice where harm has been done.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/25/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-september-25-2026/feed/ 0 181791 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/saint-vincent-still-relevant-today-even-more-relevant-than-ever/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saint-vincent-still-relevant-today-even-more-relevant-than-ever https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/saint-vincent-still-relevant-today-even-more-relevant-than-ever/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:00:48 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=187778 In an age shaped by artificial intelligence and rapid technological change, St. Vincent de Paul’s vision remains strikingly relevant. His concern for God’s presence, human dignity, and those left behind challenges us to ensure that progress truly serves humanity, while faith and charity continue to place the poorest and most vulnerable at the center.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/saint-vincent-still-relevant-today-even-more-relevant-than-ever/feed/ 0 187778 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/1-million-grant-secures-future-of-london-youth-hub-for-young-people-facing-homelessness/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1-million-grant-secures-future-of-london-youth-hub-for-young-people-facing-homelessness https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/1-million-grant-secures-future-of-london-youth-hub-for-young-people-facing-homelessness/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:55 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=186918 A £1 million grant from The Julia Rausing Trust has enabled Depaul UK to buy the building that houses London’s only emergency accommodation service dedicated to young people at risk of rough sleeping. The Youth Hub now has a secure future, continuing to provide beds, personalised support, and a route into longer-term housing for vulnerable 18- to 24-year-olds.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/1-million-grant-secures-future-of-london-youth-hub-for-young-people-facing-homelessness/feed/ 0 186918 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/mother-margaret-cecilia-george-pioneer-of-the-sisters-of-charity-of-cincinnati/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mother-margaret-cecilia-george-pioneer-of-the-sisters-of-charity-of-cincinnati https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/mother-margaret-cecilia-george-pioneer-of-the-sisters-of-charity-of-cincinnati/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:02 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=175051 Mother Margaret Cecilia George became one of Mother Seton’s earliest Sisters of Charity. Widowed young, she devoted her life to education and care for orphans. She founded and led missions across the U.S., especially in Cincinnati, where she helped establish the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. She died in 1868, revered for her faith and leadership.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/mother-margaret-cecilia-george-pioneer-of-the-sisters-of-charity-of-cincinnati/feed/ 0 175051 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/st-vincent-de-paul-a-life-given-to-the-poor-part-7/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=st-vincent-de-paul-a-life-given-to-the-poor-part-7 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/st-vincent-de-paul-a-life-given-to-the-poor-part-7/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=167257 The Vincentian charism is a Spirit-given gift of practical, humble, and loving service to the poor, rooted in seeing Christ in them and caring for both their material and spiritual needs. It has shaped Catholic charity for over four centuries through personal encounter, social empowerment, and collaborative, adaptive outreach involving clergy, laity, men, and women alike.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/st-vincent-de-paul-a-life-given-to-the-poor-part-7/feed/ 0 167257 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-september-24-2026/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-september-24-2026 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-september-24-2026/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:02 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=181785 Today, September 24, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for families facing generational trauma and seeking healing.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/24/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-september-24-2026/feed/ 0 181785 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/23/on-september-24-we-celebrate-the-feast-of-blessed-emilie-tavernier-gamelin/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=on-september-24-we-celebrate-the-feast-of-blessed-emilie-tavernier-gamelin https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/23/on-september-24-we-celebrate-the-feast-of-blessed-emilie-tavernier-gamelin/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=166835 Émilie Gamelin transformed profound personal sorrow into a life of compassionate service, founding the Sisters of Providence to care for the most marginalized in 19th-century Montreal.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/23/on-september-24-we-celebrate-the-feast-of-blessed-emilie-tavernier-gamelin/feed/ 0 166835 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/23/kerabat-kasih-dan-misi-a-fellowship-sustaining-the-vincentian-mission-in-indonesia/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kerabat-kasih-dan-misi-a-fellowship-sustaining-the-vincentian-mission-in-indonesia https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/23/kerabat-kasih-dan-misi-a-fellowship-sustaining-the-vincentian-mission-in-indonesia/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:00:29 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=180945 Kerabat Kasih dan Misi is an Indonesian Catholic lay association that brings together benefactors, collaborators, and friends of the Vincentian missionaries. Based in Surabaya, it supports missions in remote communities while fostering fellowship, prayer, and a shared commitment to serving people on the margins.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/23/kerabat-kasih-dan-misi-a-fellowship-sustaining-the-vincentian-mission-in-indonesia/feed/ 0 180945 https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/23/a-vincentian-view-lives-of-the-saints/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-vincentian-view-lives-of-the-saints https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/23/a-vincentian-view-lives-of-the-saints/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=187225 Vincent de Paul, Barnabas, Frederic Ozanam, and Dorothy Day reveal different paths to holiness rooted in encouragement, service, hospitality, and care for those who are poor and marginalized. Their lives point to the heart of Vincentian spirituality: recognizing Christ present among us and responding to that presence through concrete love.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/09/23/a-vincentian-view-lives-of-the-saints/feed/ 0 187225