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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.

Daughters of Charity: The Beginnings

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 24, 2019 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

This video from the Daughters of Charity International helps us reflect on the influence that St. Vincent and St. Louise exercised jointly in founding the Daughters of Charity.

A Solid Foundation to Build From

by Jenny Jordan, CVV Year 8 | Feb 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Based on the practices ingrained during CVV I have a solid foundation to build from, a comfort level with introspection, vulnerability, and thoughtfulness..

A Heart On Fire 400 Years Ago Shaped Our Church Today (Part 5)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 22, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

Part 5 of the new video series written and narrated by Fr. John Freund, C.M.

A Vincentian View: Follow the Leader

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

All of us remember the children’s game, “follow the leader” – a “leader” guides a group through a series of actions and adventures that others would imitate

“I Used To Be Homeless”

by John Freund, CM | Feb 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A story of homelessness with a happy ending but a terrifying realization of being one step away from being out on the streets again.

Embrace of Love for All of God’s Children

by Ross Dizon | Feb 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the firstfruits of the resurrection. Those who love as he does, and embrace lovingly even the wicked and the thankless, live in the newness of life. Luke took liberty with Is 61, 1-2, the passage that Jesus read at the synagogue in Nazareth. The Gospel...