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July 19, 1813: First Vows of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s in Emmitsburg, Maryland, USA

by Famvin Media Resources | July 19, 2024 | Formation, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments

On July 19, 1813, vows were pronounced for the first time by Elizabeth Ann Seton and 17 other Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s who adapted the vow formula of the French Daughters of Charity.

If Moccasins Could Speak!

by John Freund, CM | July 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Have you ever walked a mile in another’s moccasins? … in the moccasins of their sufferings?

Everyone Deserves a Home #famvin2024

by Jim Claffey | July 18, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation | 0 Comments

In only 6 years, from 2018 to 2023, the FAMVIN Homeless Alliance (FHA) has provided over 10,000 formerly homeless people with secure housing and access to other support services.

A Vincentian View: Francis de Sales

by Pat Griffin, CM | July 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac both held Saint Francis de Sales in high esteem.

The Church of Corinth – is the Past Prologue?

by John Freund, CM | July 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare wrote, “What’s past is prologue!” Antonio is rationalizing the past as setting the stage for their next act, as a prologue does in a play.

How Blend Systemic Change and a “Culture of Encounter”?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

How do offer I friendship, provide holistic service, and serve as advocates for those who are poor?

Seventy Times Seven: to Live Is to Forgive

by Ross Dizon | Sep 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets. That is why he corrects Peter and says that we have to forgive seventy times seven. We say, “Three strikes and you are out,” though we hear, too, “One is enough, two is too much.” So, seven is not a mean thing. If it seems...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Frederic Ozanam and Concern for Workers

by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

The juxtaposition of Labor Day (9/7) and the feast of Blessed Frederic (9/8) can give us much to pray about.

Acting with Compassion From the International Team of MISEVI

by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | Sep 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

MISEVI continues to be a vital part of the Vincentian Family, even amidst a global pandemic.

The Origin of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Bringing together two worlds that did not know each other

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 6, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This was the crisis situation in which 7 young men stood up and decided “to go to the margins”. This is a dramatic, very moving and very topical story, with many parallels between that period and our own.

Diaries of a Vincentian: A spoonful of hope! 5ml of vodka at a time

by Dee Mansi | Sep 6, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Mary searched my face for judgement. She really wanted to tell me her story of homelessness without feeling a gaze of disapproval.

Our God is Rich in Mercy: What does that Mean for the Missionary?

by Pat Regan, MCA | Sep 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Let us consider the implications for the missionary of a God who is “rich in mercy.”

Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020, Resources from uscatholic.org

by .famvin | Sep 5, 2020 | Formation

Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy Committee shares two more resources for your consideration.

Visit to the Tomb of Frederic Ozanam (video)

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 4, 2020 | Formation

Visit the tomb of Frederic Ozanam in this video from VinFlix. Commentary by Fr. Joseph Agostino, C.M.

A Reflection on Recent Events in Our Country

by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change

Michael Thompson, Bowie, MD, an affiliate of the Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise, USA offers his personal reflections on recent events in our country.

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