Formation
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.
How NOT to Imitate Christ
by John Freund, CM | December 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
In this season, as we prepare for the birth of Christ, I am reminded of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus.
Advent Reflections (Day 27)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 22, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
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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.
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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.
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Inside The Fold (John 10:1-10)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Preparing for this Sunday, which is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, I came across a description of the things a shepherd in Jesus’ time would do to care for his — or her — sheep.
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.
To Serve the Poor in their Material and Spiritual Need: Healing (Part III)
by .famvin | Sep 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
During this time of pandemic the Vincentian Family is being challenged to become creative in responding to people’s spiritual and material needs. Part 3
Mother Seton’s “Ecce Homo” Painting
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 13, 2020 | Formation
This is a video interpretation of a painting gifted to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. The video was produced in partnership between the Seton Shrine and the Archives of the Daughters of Charity Province of St. Louise.
Voter Education – Is Encouraging Active Citizenship a Vincentian Mission?
by Dee Mansi | Sep 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I am advocating voter education to encourage people to consider what is best for them and society as a whole.
Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020, The Mechanics of Voting – Be Sure Your Vote Is Cast and Counted
by Holly Walter | Sep 12, 2020 | Formation
Since this is a Presidential year, your vote is even more important. What are some options we have for voting?
The Pope Video • Respect for the Planet’s resources
by .famvin | Sep 12, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Respect for the Planet’s Resources.
September 11: Feast Day of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 11, 2020 | Formation
A presentation about St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.
Seeing Potential and Fostering It In Young People
by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
It has been written of Frederic Ozanam: “While innovators wore themselves out with theories for changing the world, these young men set about climbing up to the floors where the misery of the poor hid.”