Formation
God Reveals His Will to the Little Ones • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | September 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The Chest of Drawers of the Poor Family
by Javier F. Chento | September 9, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
The Pope Video • For People Living on the Margins
by .famvin | September 9, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For People Living on the Margins.
Ozanam: The Inspiration Continues
by Famvin Media Resources | September 9, 2023 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
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A Canadian View: Hope Can Overcome Hopelessness
by Jim Paddon | Dec 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As we enter another Christmas time with lots of hopes and prayers it may be a good time to reflect on this world, we are living in which at times seems like a hopeless situation for many.
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A Vincentian View: Back to the Beginning
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Are you ready for the beginning of a new liturgical year?
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Is Advent “Missing In Action?”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
During this Advent season, may I suggest a modest approach to recovering the sense of our radical Advent hope.
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 9
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 2, 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 02)
by Kelly McDaniels | Aug 1, 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.
July 31: Foundation of the Sisters of Charity by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 31, 2022 | Formation
Learn more in this video from the Seton Shrine.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 01)
by Kelly McDaniels | Jul 30, 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.
Sketches From the Diary of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 29, 2022 | Formation
“When a person or a place impressed him, he drew a sketch of it. Such sketches dot his diary.”
Distraction… or Insight?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
After communion, I admit to being distracted by watching the line of people coming up to receive the Body of Christ.
Your Tub Is Overflowing!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 28, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
“If you want to resolve street homelessness, you have to think about prevention: how do you turn off the tap?”
Message of the Holy Father for the World Day of Prayer for Creation
by .famvin | Jul 28, 2022 | Formation
Every September 1 is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, so established by Pope Francis in 2015, in keeping with the theme addressed in his encyclical Laudato Si’ on care for our common home.
Understand & Listen (Genesis 18: Luke 10: 38-42)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Recently I came across an intriguing quote from the 18th century author, Henri David Thoreau, which touched on a theme prominent in the scriptures.