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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.

This Is NOT an Appeal for Funds – Just Prayer

by John Freund, CM | Sep 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

This is not an appeal for funds – just prayer! Seriously!

A Canadian View: Vincent and Frederic

by Jim Paddon | Sep 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

As we are now into September, as a member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the larger Vincentian family, there are two very important days this month. For many Canadians and our American friends who live in northern states, I think September gives us a...

Sent Out

by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

“Sent Out” (Isaiah 61:1-2) There was a documentary on TV about the Renaissance, that period of awakening in the history of Europe when a fresh energy flooded into the culture and triggered off a whole new view of the world. The reason for it, as the show presented,...

Thank You Vincent – You Changed Your World… and Our World

by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

After reading this post I suspect you too will say… Thank you, Vincent, for being such an amazing change agent in your time and even our times.

Wholeness and Unity of the Body of Christ

by Ross Dizon | Sep 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus gives spiritual gifts to us who gather in his name. He expects us to keep the wholeness and unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Right after Adam and Eve have given in to the serpent’s temptation, their personal wholeness starts to erode. For they no...

Movie documentary: “Vincent de Paul: Charity’s Saint”

by .famvin | Sep 23, 2018 | Formation

If you have not seen it, or have not seen it in a while, take some time this week to enjoy the full-length movie, available on YouTube.

“If Anyone Wants to be First, he Must Make Himself Last of All and Servant of All”

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This Sunday, September 23, the Gospel at Holy Mass contains exactly the motto of the current Board of the International Council General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. The biblical passage is from St Mark 9, 30-37 “They came to Capernaum and when he was in...