https://famvin.org/en/ Seeing Christ in the face of the poor Thu, 07 May 2026 13:42:42 +0000 -en-US hourly 1 https://famvin.org/en/files/2016/03/fv-favicon.png https://famvin.org/en/ 32 32 171928930 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/08/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-8-2026/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-8-2026 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/08/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-8-2026/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=168451 Today, May 8, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for wisdom in addressing artificial intelligence ethically.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/08/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-8-2026/feed/ 0 168451 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/07/loneliness-when-presence-makes-the-difference/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=loneliness-when-presence-makes-the-difference https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/07/loneliness-when-presence-makes-the-difference/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 02:00:55 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=178109 As loneliness becomes more widespread in France, those affected are reluctant to turn to nonprofit organizations for help. Yet social connections are vital for all of us.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/07/loneliness-when-presence-makes-the-difference/feed/ 0 178109 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/07/favila-a-living-community-of-the-vincentian-charism/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=favila-a-living-community-of-the-vincentian-charism https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/07/favila-a-living-community-of-the-vincentian-charism/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:50 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=178735 All that is living shows visible signs of activity. It breathes. It takes in nourishment. It grows. It animates others with its beauty. It experiences injury and absorbs the pain of others, but its deep roots in the elements of God’s creation allow it to survive.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/07/favila-a-living-community-of-the-vincentian-charism/feed/ 0 178735 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/07/from-buenos-aires-to-akamasoa-the-journey-of-father-pedro-opeka-part-i/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-buenos-aires-to-akamasoa-the-journey-of-father-pedro-opeka-part-i https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/07/from-buenos-aires-to-akamasoa-the-journey-of-father-pedro-opeka-part-i/#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:51 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=165660 Father Pedro Opeka, an Argentinian priest and son of Slovenian immigrants, founded the Akamasoa Association in Madagascar to help families escape poverty through housing, education, and work. Rooted in Gospel values, Akamasoa has grown into a network of self-sustaining villages, transforming thousands of lives and earning global recognition.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/07/from-buenos-aires-to-akamasoa-the-journey-of-father-pedro-opeka-part-i/feed/ 1 165660 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/07/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-7-2026/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-7-2026 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/07/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-7-2026/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=168453 Today, May 7, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for grandparents raising grandchildren in hardship.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/07/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-7-2026/feed/ 0 168453 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/06/songs-with-a-vincentian-flavor-living-christ-in-charity-hymn-to-louise-de-marillac/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=songs-with-a-vincentian-flavor-living-christ-in-charity-hymn-to-louise-de-marillac https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/06/songs-with-a-vincentian-flavor-living-christ-in-charity-hymn-to-louise-de-marillac/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 02:00:41 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=177314 Louise’s path was not easy. She experienced periods of uncertainty, illness, and deep personal struggle. Yet these difficulties did not close her heart; rather, they opened it more deeply to God.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/06/songs-with-a-vincentian-flavor-living-christ-in-charity-hymn-to-louise-de-marillac/feed/ 0 177314 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/06/a-vincentian-view-charity-and-mission/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-vincentian-view-charity-and-mission https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/06/a-vincentian-view-charity-and-mission/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=178672 The stories in the Acts of the Apostles have much to teach about the growth of the Christian community and its message.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/06/a-vincentian-view-charity-and-mission/feed/ 2 178672 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/06/the-company-of-mission-priests-anglican-mission-in-the-spirit-of-st-vincent/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-company-of-mission-priests-anglican-mission-in-the-spirit-of-st-vincent https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/06/the-company-of-mission-priests-anglican-mission-in-the-spirit-of-st-vincent/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=158080 The Company of Mission Priests is an Anglican order rooted in Vincentian spirituality, dedicated to pastoral care and outreach to underserved communities. Inspired by St. Vincent de Paul, the Company focuses on evangelism, social justice, and mission work in Britain and beyond, embodying a legacy of compassionate service within the Anglican Church.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/06/the-company-of-mission-priests-anglican-mission-in-the-spirit-of-st-vincent/feed/ 0 158080 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/06/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-6-2026/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-6-2026 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/06/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-6-2026/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=168455 Today, May 6, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for those harmed by environmental exploitation.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/06/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-may-6-2026/feed/ 0 168455 https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/05/st-louise-de-marillacs-vision-and-the-founding-of-the-daughters-of-charity/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=st-louise-de-marillacs-vision-and-the-founding-of-the-daughters-of-charity https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/05/st-louise-de-marillacs-vision-and-the-founding-of-the-daughters-of-charity/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 03:30:00 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=178679 This presentation explores Louise de Marillac's inspiration, collaboration with Vincent de Paul, and the early development of the Daughters of Charity serving the poor and sick in 17th-century France.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/05/05/st-louise-de-marillacs-vision-and-the-founding-of-the-daughters-of-charity/feed/ 0 178679