https://famvin.org/en/ Seeing Christ in the face of the poor Wed, 27 May 2026 17:41:00 +0000 -en-US hourly 1 171928930 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/28/the-peace-of-a-wounded-healer-the-inspiring-story-of-paul-takashi-nagai/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-peace-of-a-wounded-healer-the-inspiring-story-of-paul-takashi-nagai https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/28/the-peace-of-a-wounded-healer-the-inspiring-story-of-paul-takashi-nagai/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:39 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=165763 Paul Takashi Nagai, a Japanese Catholic physician and survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, transformed personal tragedy and national catastrophe into a luminous witness of faith, peace, and selfless service. Rooted in Vincentian spirituality and sustained by the quiet strength of his wife Midori, his life radiated the Gospel through scientific vocation, humble charity, and profound trust in Divine Providence.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/28/the-peace-of-a-wounded-healer-the-inspiring-story-of-paul-takashi-nagai/feed/ 0 165763 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/28/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-28-2026/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-28-2026 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/28/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-28-2026/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=168436 Today, May 28, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for people facing spiritual darkness or loss of meaning.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/28/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-28-2026/feed/ 0 168436 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/27/when-we-pray-john-171-11/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-we-pray-john-171-11 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/27/when-we-pray-john-171-11/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=179034 When we gather to pray, we join countless believers through the centuries who have also turned to God.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/27/when-we-pray-john-171-11/feed/ 0 179034 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/27/missionary-servants-of-the-most-blessed-trinity-female-history-and-spirituality/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missionary-servants-of-the-most-blessed-trinity-female-history-and-spirituality https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/27/missionary-servants-of-the-most-blessed-trinity-female-history-and-spirituality/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:26 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=160174 The Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity were born to preserve the faith in forgotten regions and among the most needy, especially the poor. Their mission is based on devotion to the Holy Spirit, the Eucharist and a deep spirituality expressed through their charism and rule of life.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/27/missionary-servants-of-the-most-blessed-trinity-female-history-and-spirituality/feed/ 0 160174 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/27/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-27-2026/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-27-2026 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/27/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-27-2026/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=168431 Today, May 27, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for the reform of unjust laws and legal systems.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/27/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-27-2026/feed/ 0 168431 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/contemplation-do-much-and-talk-little/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contemplation-do-much-and-talk-little https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/contemplation-do-much-and-talk-little/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:53 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=179150 Study and prayer, Vincent taught, is essential, but it cannot stop there.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/contemplation-do-much-and-talk-little/feed/ 0 179150 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/unite-the-divided-and-scattered/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unite-the-divided-and-scattered https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/unite-the-divided-and-scattered/#comments Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:09 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=179167 Christ gives us all access to the Father in the Holy Spirit.  He announces peace to us whom sin has driven apart and scattered.  For he seeks to unite us so that we may be one body.  We must love if we are to be united with God and with each other.  For only love can unite us all fully. […]]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/unite-the-divided-and-scattered/feed/ 2 179167 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/faith-humility-and-healing-in-christ-a-reflection-with-augustine-john-ukken/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faith-humility-and-healing-in-christ-a-reflection-with-augustine-john-ukken https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/faith-humility-and-healing-in-christ-a-reflection-with-augustine-john-ukken/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:33 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=170986 Augustine John Ukken reflects on the leper who shows his wounds to Jesus without shame. True healing comes when we acknowledge our sins and trust in Christ’s power. With Mary’s help, we learn to surrender fully and let God make us completely His own.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/faith-humility-and-healing-in-christ-a-reflection-with-augustine-john-ukken/feed/ 0 170986 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/places-of-louise-de-marillac-8-rue-de-versailles-paris/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=places-of-louise-de-marillac-8-rue-de-versailles-paris https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/places-of-louise-de-marillac-8-rue-de-versailles-paris/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 11:30:40 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=176721 San Vicente confió a Santa Luisa el cuidado de unas cuantas jóvenes, para que se alojaran con ella y llevaran una vida comunitaria. En aquella época, ella vivía cerca de San Nicolás-du-Chardonnet, y fundó esta pequeña comunidad (las Hijas de la Caridad) el 29 de noviembre de 1633.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/places-of-louise-de-marillac-8-rue-de-versailles-paris/feed/ 0 176721 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-26-2026/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-26-2026 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-26-2026/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=168441 Today, May 26, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for local economies to serve the needs of the poor.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/26/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-26-2026/feed/ 0 168441