Formation
What Did Jesus Did Not Have?
by John Freund, CM | September 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Everyone has an idea of what the Catholic Church needs to appeal to people today!
Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2023
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | September 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Board of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.
A Faith Dynamic (Matthew 18:19-20)
by Tom McKenna, CM | September 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Listen and Respond.” If there ever were a pair of words to stir up action, these are the ones.
Nobody Wants To Do the Dishes!
by John Freund, CM | September 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Mindwalk is a reflection on a saying attributed to a contemporary change agent – Shane Claiborne “Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to do the dishes.”
Beware of Artificial Intelligence …
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 14, 2023 | Formation
In the fast-paced world of technology, the year 2023 has marked a crucial milestone in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) programs.
Our Wounded Youth
by Nuala Kenny, SC | Dec 14, 2023 | Formation
An interesting article of Nuala Kenny who is a Sister of Charity in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a pediatrician.
Active Waiting (Mark 1:1-8)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The Advent message? Not only to welcome the Lord’s arrival, but also to take the kinds of steps which ease His birthing among us.
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 13
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 10)
by Kelly McDaniels | Aug 29, 2022 | Formation
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.
Vincentians of Wherever: Jean Semler – Change a Life Uganda
by .famvin | Aug 27, 2022 | News, Reflections
Jean and Dave Semler launched a 501(c) 3 non-profit charity Change A Life Uganda (CALU) with a vision of educated, healthy, and empowered Ugandan children as agents of positive social and economic change.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 09)
by Kelly McDaniels | Aug 27, 2022 | Formation
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.
Prayer Ideas for Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (August 28)
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 26, 2022 | Formation
Let the whole Vincentian Family join with the Sisters of Charity on August 28th in celebrating the birthday of their founder, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Over the years the Sisters of Charity of New York have offered a number of ready-to-use prayer services. Here is a...
Finding my way back to Galilee with Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I found my path back to Galilee with the help of Pope Francis. For me, it was by way of a homily he preached in Canada.
Once Again – Think You Understand Homelessness?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 25, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The deeper I got into the article I realized I had more of a stereotypical and simplified understanding.
Widening The Gate (Luke 13:22-30)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of Jesus’ more intriguing images is that of the gate, the entranceway into his Father’s Kingdom. Entrance depends in large part on the practical steps we take to build the kind of unity, accord and cooperation that reflects his Father’s world.
A choice – Hiroshima… or the Explosive Power of Love
by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I was barely 7 years old. I remember seeing bold newspaper headlines. I could not yet read them. But from my parent’s reactions, I knew something very important had happened