While many in the U.S. think of August as the last breath of summer, a time to squeeze in a last bit of relaxation before the rush of the fall begins, the Daughters of Charity were doing anything but relaxing this past August.
Formation
Is July 4 a dangerous memory?
by John Freund, CM | July 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the American Spirit
by Tom Hoopes | July 4, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton had a bold spirit, embraced new identities, made a home in hard circumstances, and left a giant legacy. She embodied many of the best virtues of being American.
Yoke That Is Easy, Burden That Is Light
by Ross Dizon | July 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 11
by Famvin Media Resources | July 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
A Polycrisis Within a Polycrisis
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | Oct 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
There has been remarkable activity at the UN this fall.
A Vincentian View: In the Beginning
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
It requires little effort to multiply the reminders that this is God’s world and given to us as a gift and a responsibility.
A Vincentian View: Blessed are the Poor
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
If you have ever seen Fiddler on the Roof, you may remember the prayer of Tevye.
Did Listening To the Spirit Change People 2000 Years Ago?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
We all know not listening changed the world. If not, grab your bible and read about Adam and Eve in Gen 2-3.
Heavenly as Our Father Who Is in Heaven
by Ross Dizon | Feb 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, the second man is from heaven. He bids us to be one with him, so that we who are of the earth may become heavenly also. We heard last Sunday that Jesus looked at his disciples and then announced the blessings and the woes. Did he mean to say that he wanted...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XX
by John Freund, CM | Feb 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 5
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 13, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the principle of preferential protection of the poor and vulnerable in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
Patience in Consecrated Life
by .famvin | Feb 13, 2022 | Formation
What, then, is the virtue of patience?
Vincent’s Homes
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 11, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness
Vincent’s Homes (Philadelphia, PA, USA) is an outgrowth of the 13 Houses campaign, which has as its focus housing the most vulnerable and providing long-term, stable housing for individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Could Teleportation Aid Bible Reading?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I sometimes wish I could be teleported back to the days of the early church and experience Jesus as they did.
A Poverty of Empathy
by Pam Matambanadzo | Feb 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
For years now I have fully appreciated the thought behind celebrating Black History Month. At least that was until I saw…