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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.

Life of Blessed Frederic Ozanam

by .famvin | Sep 9, 2018 | Formation

Timeline of Bl. Frederic’s life.

Guided Through Many of Life’s Important Decisions #VincentiansofWherever

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Active in her Catholic parish community, Jonna uses her faith to help guide her through many of life’s important decisions, like her internship.

The Pope Video • Young People in Africa

by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 8, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections

This month, the Pope asks us to pray that young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries. Pope Francis - September 2018 Africa is a wealthy continent, and its greatest, most...

Frédéric Ozanam: A Layman for Now

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 7, 2018 | Formation

This SlideShare presentation is based on the article “Frédéric Ozanam: A Layman for Now” by Shaun McCarty, S.T.

A Professor Introduces Two Future Saints To Each Other

by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

In 1833 Monsieur Emmanuel Bailly was a professor of philosophy at the world-renowned Sorbonne, in Paris. Sister Rosalie Rendu was already the equivalent of the Mother Teresa of the day. The professor recommended two impetuous students, Monsieur Ozanam and Monsieur le Taillandier, to Sister Rosalie.

Questions to Ask: Discerning Your Call to Service in #VincentianMonth

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. and the Catholic Volunteer Network | Sep 6, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Your time spent as a volunteer will have a big impact upon you and upon others. Here are some questions to help you reflect.

VLM/VMC Impact: How Can I Serve in My Own Backyard?

by Anna Combs | Sep 6, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

We continue to share a series of reflections made by Vincentian Lay Missionaries and Vincentian Mission Corps participants about their experience serving, how it has impacted their lives and how they continue to live the Vincentian Charism today. I became a...

A Vincentian View: Speaking the Truth

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

A Vincentian View: “Speaking the Truth” In recent history in the United States, people have been more challenged to come to grips with the truth. In the political as well as ecclesial spheres, the need to decide who to believe and how much to believe has arisen...

What’s With This “New Thing” Called Systemic Change?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Let’s be clear! Systemic Change goes back to Vincent’s earliest days at Chatillon when he organized the relief efforts for the sick family. What is new is our rediscovery of our Vincentian heritage.

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