Formation

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Blessed Virgin Mary

by Famvin Media Resources | December 9, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

As a dedicated mother, the leader of a new religious community, and a teacher of children and young people, Elizabeth related to Mary’s motherhood… Mary was the role model for the Sisters of Charity.

For Advent: Bringing Body and Soul to Christ

by Heather King | December 9, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s last words were “Be children of the Church.”

Your Mission As God’s Storyteller

by John Freund, CM | December 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Some have a natural gift for telling stories. Few of us think of ourselves as gifted storytellers.

Advent Reflections (Day 13)

by Famvin Media Resources | December 8, 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.

The Pope Video • For a non-violent culture

by .famvin | Apr 15, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For a non-violent culture.

St. Louise de Marillac: a bold and creative woman

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 14, 2023 | Formation

St. Louise moved from a world of suffering to a new life of creative boldness and leadership.

What Is the Real World Anyway?

by John Freund, CM | Apr 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

How often have you heard … “But in the real world…? “ “That’s fine in theory… but in the real world…?”

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Would Vincent Think Today

by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

What would Vincent think about what this family could do today?

Devotion to St. Justin de Jacobis in Eritrea and Ethiopia

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 26, 2020 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. (feast day: July 30) faced and overcame many challenges and hardships. His humility, goodness, and charity inspired vocations to the priesthood and converted many others in 19th century Abyssinia.

Daring to Risk a Caring Response: The Sisters of Charity’s Service during the Spanish Influenza Pandemic

by Megan Simmermeyer | Jul 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The Sisters of Charity, who embody a legacy of service and caring for others, met the challenge presented by the flu epidemic in 1918.

July 26: Arrival of Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions in the U.S.

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 24, 2020 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

They sailed to Baltimore, MD, primarily to establish a seminary in the Louisiana territory.

A Canadian View: Justice for All

by Jim Paddon | Jul 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Poverty and racism have always been intertwined. If we do not include address both, it will be difficult to realize any positive results that may finally lead to Justice For All.