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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.

Emmaus – Beginning a Systemic Change Process

by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

As we read the Acts of the Apostles in this Easter season we see how it took time for the good news of the resurrection to sink in. Each Easter season I am amazed at what I learn about myself and ministry in their struggles.

Go forth in Peace with Faith and Courage

by Ross Dizon | Apr 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The risen Jesus is with us always. He gives us his peace and strengthens our faith, so that we may go forth to share the Good News.

Vincentian Volunteers

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Apr 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Vincentians act as volunteers in favor of families in need, and institute charitable organizations that serve children, young people, the sick and elderly.

A Vincentian View: Innocent

by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

As we reflect upon the meaning of the cross in this Holy Week, the third evangelist’s writing draws us to consider the suffering of the faultless in an emphatic way.

Frederic Ozanam and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame

by Thiago Tibúrcio | Apr 17, 2019 | Formation

Frederic Ozanam’s Christian life and the history of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris have run on parallel lines at various moments of time.

Holy Week – Jesus Asks “Do you understand?”

by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Holy Week – Jesus washes feet and asks “Do you understand?” God is present in loving service more than power and might.

Living through the Death of Jesus Christ

by Ross Dizon | Apr 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus wears the crown of glory because he died for everyone (Heb 2, 9). If we share his death, he will have us living with him in glory. The wicked, true to the plots they were hatching against Jesus, cut him off from the land of the living (Jer 11, 19-20). But God,...