By fatherr on Mar 9, 2010 in Disasters, Vincentian Family News, Vincentian Formation, Youth | 1 Comment
Students of philosophy and theology of the CM Chile Province –like thousands of young people across the country — have been working with Caritas, in preparing food boxes and other aid destined the areas most affected by earthquake. When managers of Caritas said they needed hands to assist in this effort, the young Vincentians went [...]
By jbf on Mar 8, 2010 in Spirituality, Vincentian Family News, Vincentian Formation, Vincentian History | 0 Comments
Each year famvin has gathered resources for celebrating the life of Louise in her feast day. The following is a collection of items from the past year.
By jbf on Mar 7, 2010 in Environment, Featured, Justice and Peace, Spirituality, Systemic change, Vincentian Formation | 2 Comments
If “metanonia” literally means “change your way of thinking”, then Lent is the perfect time for us to look at systemic change in our own lives and especially as followers of Vincent, Louise, Frederic, Elizabeth, etc. John Paul ll challenged Vincentians to understand underlying causes and work toward long-term solutions.
This Lent… How do we [...]
By jbf on Mar 6, 2010 in Spirituality, Vincentian Family News, Vincentian Formation | 0 Comments
The website of the Ladies of Charity USA (LCUSA) continues its weekly Lenten reflections.
By jbf on Mar 5, 2010 in Vincentian Family News, Vincentian Formation, Vincentian History | 1 Comment
Vinformation is happy to present the work of Sister Frances Vista, DC who offers this reflection on the mosaic that is St. Louise’s.
By jbf on Feb 15, 2010 in Advocacy, Environment, Featured, Poverty - Strategies, Spirituality, Vincentian Family News, Vincentian Formation | 5 Comments
My brothers and sisters, the reflection on non-violence is very much a part of our tradition as Catholic Christians and very much at the heart of what Lent means to us. We focus on the need to change our attitudes in order to live more deeply the life that has been given us in the [...]
By jbf on Feb 5, 2010 in Advocacy, Collaborative Projects, Direct Service, Haiti, Justice and Peace, Systemic change, Vincentian Formation | 0 Comments
New presentation on VinFormation: Service vs. Justice. Do we do works of service? Do we do works of Justice? Ever wondered about the relationship and the difference?
By jbf on Feb 3, 2010 in 350th, Spirituality, Vincentian Family News, Vincentian Formation | 0 Comments
VinFormation has recently added three Powerpoints developed by a Daughter of Charity in Spain, as visual meditations on the monthly reflection papers available for download on the official site of the 350th anniverversay. VinFormation is the section of famvin devoted to formation in the way of Vincent and Louise.
By jbf on Jan 9, 2010 in Featured, Vincentian Family News, Vincentian Formation, Vincentian History | 0 Comments
The latest addition to VinFormation celebrates the many women who walk in this tradition. See other recent additions.
By jbf on Jan 8, 2010 in 350th, Vincentian Family News, Vincentian Formation, Vincentian History | 0 Comments
Produced by DePaul University’s Vincentian Studies Institute, in conjunction with Orchard Productions Inc., the documentary provides fascinating insights into the life and times, mission and values of DePaul’s patron, St. Vincent de Paul. The premiere opens DePaul University’s commemoration of the 350th anniversaries of the deaths of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de [...]