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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.

Prayer and Management

by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Prayer and Management (Luke 6:12-19) In this section of Luke, we find Jesus continuing a ministry that’s spreading out further into the society, and in the process selecting 12 people from the group around him to be his “apostles”, i.e., the sent-out ones. You might...

The difference a lens makes

by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

"Seeing" calls for "judging." But judging presupposes a lens! “Two men looked out from prison bars, one saw mud, the other stars!” This quote, variously attributed, seems to express that what one sees depends greatly upon one’s mental model and expectations. An...

Racial Bias in Media: The Case of Hurricane Matthew

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

As many have noted, it took a while for the news media, especially in the USA and Europe, to note the devastation of the recent Hurricane in the Caribbean, and especially its effect in Haiti. Conscious and unconscious bias are at work. Vincentians need to see this and...

Justice for the Poor and Defenseless

by Ross Dizon | Oct 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus guarantees absolutely that God will secure justice for his chosen ones who cry out to him with steadfast faith. We know from Jesus’ example and teaching that God’s chosen ones are the poor. Christ, the Anointed with the Spirit, makes clear that his mission is...

Notice the Invisible Christ – Where is God?

by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 10, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Notice the Invisible Christ - Where is God? - Vincentians Have Confidence in God Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Notice the Invisible Christ “Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and...

Meditation On a Recent Home Visit

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 9, 2016 | Formation

Here are some questions to help you look back at a recent encounter with a neighbor and see more clearly where Christ was present in the joys or challenges.

God Who is Rich in Mercy

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Oct 9, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

The second encyclical of Pope John Paul II was Dives in Misericordia (The Mercy of God, November 30, 1980). In this encyclical he speaks elaborately on God’s mercy, as revealed in the Bible. This is a reflection in the light of this encyclical. The core of divine...

Adamson Students “Leave a Mark”: New Vincentian Art #IamVincent

by Pam Mantuhac | Oct 9, 2016 | Formation

"I came into this world to leave a mark" As part of their celebration of St. Vincent's Feast, Adamson University sponsored an art contest. Here is the winning entry, followed by the other top nine. Click each image to see the full size! [gallery size="medium"...

The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 8, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

A Formation Journey: A study of Vincentian Father Corpus Delgado's "The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church," is a ten-part series for individual or group study within the Vincentian Family. It is also our first large-scale...

Louise de Marillac: Meeting the Needs of Migrants and Refugees

by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Oct 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

My very dear Sister. I was sure that the goodness of your heart would cause you and, I believe, all our dear sisters who are far away to be disturbed because you are afraid that we are suffering greatly. Let us praise God, my dear Sisters, that to this point we have...

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