One New Year's Eve, Frederic Ozanam was telling his wife Amélie about a poor family who had known better days, but...
Formation
Feast Day of St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret (May 23)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 19, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Learn more in this video that tells the story of her life.
Walking In the Shoes of the Fisherman
by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Shortly after ordination in 1965, I remember reading the best-selling and quite controversial novel by Morris West, “The Shoes of the Fisherman.” It concerns the election of a Ukrainian pope.
The Way, the Truth, and the Life
by .famvin | May 18, 2023 | Formation, News, Reflections | 2 Comments
St. John’s University commemorated the passing of Sr. Margaret John Kelly, D.C. ’64G, ’67Ph.D., the founder and former Executive Director of the Vincentian Center for Church and Society.
Climate Change: An Update and a Response
by James R. Walters | May 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
Since starting my work as the NGO Representative for the Sisters of Charity Federation at the United Nations at the start of the year, there is a plethora of justice issues that demand our attention.
The Pope Video • For People Living on the Margins
by .famvin | Sep 9, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“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 | Sep 9, 2023 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This film was written and Directed by Bruce Dynan, and produced for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, New South...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History II
by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Saint Vincent believed that in imitation of Jesus, the essential mission of Christians is saving the poor.
Catholic Women Association
by Spalding Hurst | Oct 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Sisters Vinaya and Philomina attended the annual commissioning of Southern Denary of Malindi Diocese: Catholic Women Association (CWA).
A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Catherine Labouré
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 10, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: three things about Catherine Labouré.
A Path Forward
by Spalding Hurst | Oct 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth announced a $2.5 million dollar investment in the Louisville Urban League and its “A Path Forward for Louisville” work.
Our Common Agenda…Report of the Secretary-General
by Jim Claffey | Oct 8, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Antonio Guterrez recently issued a report focusing on recommendations to advance the agenda for people, for the planet, for prosperity and for peace.
Have You Tried Christianity?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
It is obvious that we are not living in the same church as we were some 50 years ago. How obvious depends on whether you are 60, 40, or 20,
Transforming lives at Sister Visitor
by Spalding Hurst | Oct 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Sister of Charity of Nazareth Paris Slapikas, who took the helm of Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Sister Visitor Center June 1, aims to work with the center’s staff to transform the lives of those they serve.
The Big Hearted (Micah 6:6-8; Rev 14:13; Lk 8:4-15)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This homily was preached at a recent anniversary Mass for Fr. Joseph Daly, C.M. — a Vincentian priest beloved of many,
How Christ-like Do You Think You Are?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
When St. Paul asks us to “put on the mind of Christ” he has much more in mind than mouthing Jesus’ words.