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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.

Responsible to a Higher Authority

by Ross Dizon | Jul 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the shepherd that God has raised up in these last days. He responds to the needs of those who are like sheep without a shepherd. Are we that responsible? The rulers of the people are not responsible. So, they are condemned by the one who has appointed them...

Remembering To Listen

by .famvin | Jul 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

“…with the good Lord, you have to both speak and listen.” – St. Catherine Labouré

Collaboration and Solidarity [Video]

by Manuel Ginete, CM | Jul 15, 2018 | Formation

By Fr. Manuel Ginete, CM On July 9, 2011 the people in the southern part of Sudan had reason to celebrate - the world’s newest country was born, South Sudan. After years of war with the north, South Sudan finally gained its independence. For the next two years the...

Civic Virtues, Civil Dialogue and Vincentian Goals

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

If civic dialogue about the needs of the poor and marginalized is going to move forward, Virtues can point the way.

Award for Sickinger’s “Antoine Frédéric Ozanam”

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 14, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Catholic Press Association of USA and Canada says that Frédéric Ozanam could very well be the Shakespeare of the indigent.

July 16, 1900: First Sisters of St. Martha Arrived in Antigonish

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 13, 2018 | Formation, Sisters of Charity

Learn a bit about the Sisters of St. Martha, then and now, in this brief article and video.

Send the Elevator Back Down

by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Is sending the elevator back down enough? Thoughts on accompaniment.

The Gift of Vulnerability: Everyone Has a Story

by Humberto Camarena, CVV 14 | Jul 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Everyone has a story that will break your heart. And, if you’re really paying attention, most people have a story that will bring you to your knees.

A Canadian View: The Guaranteed Basic Income

by Jim Paddon | Jul 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

What is a guaranteed basic income? How does it work and how can it help those living in poverty? The concept of providing a guaranteed basic income to all who qualify is an idea that has been around for some time but is a topic that is currently enjoying a higher...

A Vincentian View: Be Radical

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Elizabeth and Zechariah are willing to think “outside the box”, and give a new name to this extraordinary gift which comes into their midst.

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