Louise de Marillac moved from an individual faith to the more universal faith of a Daughter of Charity.
Formation
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 9
by Famvin Media Resources | December 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Advent Reflections (Day 28)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 23, 2022 | Formation | 1 Comment
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
St. Louise de Marillac On the Holy Humanity of Jesus
by Famvin Media Resources | December 23, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
A video for Christmas, based on a portion of the reflection “Who is Jesus for Louise de Marillac?” written by Sister Élisabeth Charpy, D.C. and Sister Louise Sullivan, D.C.
Christmas letter 2022 from Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
by René Stockman | December 23, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
The Brothers of Charity wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy 2023, as brothers, faithful, trusting, and generous in the service of charity, in the footsteps of Father Triest.
Have a Special Place? Does It Matter?
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
You know the place! A place that helps you feel a sense of comfort, identity, inspiration… whatever you need at that moment! A place where you are nourished and grow. Let’s explore why such places are important in each of our lives.
A Canadian View: A Spring Renewal
by Jim Paddon | May 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Another spring is upon us with all of its hopes for renewal, whether in our faiths, nature, sports, politics, or family.
Shadow Pandemic
by Marie A. Copeland, LOC USA Advocacy Committee | Sep 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In this time of sheltering in place as a result of COVID-19, what is happening “in the shadows” is an increase in domestic violence.
What did St. Vincent do for the Homeless?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The homeless ranked high on Vincent’s agenda. A careful analysis of his life, writings, and conferences produces a very concrete picture of his works on their behalf.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #12: Prisoner Accompaniment During Covid-19
by Dee Mansi | Sep 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Our learning was that we should not think all is well just by looking at someone.
A Vincentian View: Half the Story
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Have you considered how many of the stories in our NT can be read as half-stories? We might just stop in the middle!
Does “Good News” Call for Change?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Do we realize that personal transformation is the seed for systemic change?
Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Sep 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.
Equal Treatment of Everyone in Need
by Ross Dizon | Sep 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the one who reveals God. This God is good to all and makes equal those who do little to those who do much. The God that Jesus reveals is very good. Equal to the landowner who goes out five times to hire workers, God gives livelihood to those who need it....
Vincentian Prayer Images: Doing What We Can
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
What holds me back from doing what I can? Do I pray that we live this heritage today?
Swim in the mud
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
False news is omnipresent on the Internet and is not limited to the pandemic. They are everywhere and affect all the information that comes to us with regard to any topic.