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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.

Praise Be || Laudato Si

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 18, 2015 | Formation, News

The long awaited papal encyclical on the interaction of humans and their environment was released today. It's prompting reflection and commentary everywhere. "This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and...

Collaborate From Anywhere

by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 18, 2015 | Formation, Social, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration

Collaboration begins with getting to know the Family. Social media can get it done.

Sleeping soundly

by Ross Dizon | Jun 16, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), June 21, 2015 – Job 38, 1. 8-11; 2 Cor 5, 14-17; Mk 4, 35-41 Whoever is in Christ is a new creation (2 Cor 5, 17) Those who are truly new in Christ do not lose sleep even over life’s most violent storms. They put their trust in...

Vincentian perspective in the “new evangelization”

by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2015 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections

What is the contribution of a Vincentian to the Church’s task of evangelization?

Mary as a Model of Faith

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 16, 2015 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, News, Reflections

“Do what ever He tells you.” Bishop Joseph Bambera gives a simple, powerful homily on Mary’s example and role as the “first disciple.”

God Brings New Life – Perfection – Blessed are Vincentians – The Vincentian Charism

by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Reflections of Lynn L’Heureux on God Brings New Life – Perfection – Blessed are Vincentians – The Vincentian Charism

“Write to me” Reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin

by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

I imagine the Lord God holding out an invitation: Write to me. Pen and paper are not the absolute needs, but the desire to speak fluently and to allow my heart to be revealed.

Connect and Learn: Vincentian Congregation – India

by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration

The Vincentian Congregation is a clerical society in the Syro-Malabar Church with its Generalate at Edappally in the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly. It comes under the category of the Societies of Common Life according to the manner of religious. It is of...

Nike vs. Volvo and the Vincentian Spirit – T. McKenna

by John Freund, CM | Jun 14, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

“just do it” takes precedence over “here’s the reason why you should do it.”

Vincentian leader speaks out about the media

by John Freund, CM | Jun 14, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

David W. Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, asks where are the cries of the millions of Americans who are poor? Where are the stories about poverty, need and disaster, or the solutions to these problems?

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