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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.

January 7: Feast of Bl. Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 6, 2017 | Formation

Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira (20 October 1953 - 9 April 1993) was a Brazilian Daughter of Charity who worked at a shelter where she was killed in 1993 after a man who was obsessed with her stabbed her 44 times. She was a beautiful soul who edified her companions...

Mini-Retreat•Podcast: Mystery of Grace and Freedom #IamVincent #famvin400

by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Do you have any idea of the incredible gift of being loved by God? “Mystics: a mystery of grace and freedom – gift to be shared” represents the second installment of a mini-retreat based on reflections written by Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, CM of Province of Rio de...

Sensing Grace

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Sensing Grace (Lk: 1:26-38) The angel Gabriel reveals to Mary that she’s “full of grace.” And so the question, what is this “grace” that Mary is filled with? There are few better answers to be had than the one in the five words that follow. “The Lord is with you!”...

Five Maxims – From Systemic Change Commission

by John Freund, CM | Jan 4, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change

The Vincentian Family Systemic Change Commission offers 5 maxims crucial to systems thinking.

Receiving the Charism of Charity: Elizabeth Ann Seton #famvin400

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

How does one receive the charism of Charity which we celebrate during this anniversary year? Most people have it "fanned into a flame" through experiences of their lives. Elizabeth Ann Seton received this charism in her Anglican baptism. In a devout and courageous...

Mini-Retreat•Podcast to Begin the Anniversary Year #IamVincent #famvin400

by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Want to start the year as a mystic? Are you looking for a mini-retreat with which to begin the new year? You might consider using the reflections of Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, C.M. of the Province of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). You can read and/or listen. Listen,...

Worship of God in Spirit and Truth

by Ross Dizon | Jan 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Only through Christ can we give to the Father the pleasing worship in Spirit and truth. And we come to the one who alone suffices only through Jesus. In Jerusalem, magi from the east ask a question. They want to know where the newborn king of the Jews is and to...

Vincentians Read and Live Scripture – Vincentians Believe

by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Vincentians Read and Live Scripture - Vincentians Believe – Vincentians Serve Rooted in Christ – Peace Prayer for Vincentians Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Read and Live Scripture We do this to connect with our Lord for better service to those in need....

Resources for Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 1, 2017 | Formation

January 4 is a major Feast Day in the Vincentian Family: the Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton adapted Vincent and Louise's spirituality and way of service to the early 19th century Catholic Church in America. She founded the Sisters of Charity...

My Five Wishes for the Vincentian Family During 2017

by Javier F. Chento | Jan 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Humbly, I dare to share with you my five wishes for the beginning of this year, five small reflections on how I would like us to grow even more as a Vincentian Family and as Vincentian People, during the next twelve months: 1. Let's keep up collaboration. The past...

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