Frederic remembered his First Communion as one of the most significant days of his life:
Formation
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 16 – End)
by Kelly McDaniels | September 19, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.
Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2022
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | September 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.
St. Vincent and the Congregation of the Mission 1625-1660
by Famvin Media Resources | September 18, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
In Vincent’s time, the poor were largely neglected, illiterate, and spiritually ignorant. The clergy were sadly inadequate. St. Vincent founded the Congregation of the Mission to preach to the country poor and to help reform the clergy.
Daughters of Charity Services Launches Vincentian Values Week 2022
by Daughters of Charity Services | September 18, 2022 | Formation, News | 0 Comments
A new national campaign Vincentian Values Week is set to launch later this month, running from September 26 – 30.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 06)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 5, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
A Vincentian Minute: A Vincentian Lent (Introduction)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 5, 2023 | Formation
In this series, Fr. Rooney relates the themes of Lent to Vincentian Spiritual Practice.
The Message of St. Catherine Labouré
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 21, 2020 | Formation
If St. Catherine maintained silence, how were the People of God made aware of the Miraculous Medal?
What’s the Difference Between Prayers and Praying?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Prayer is like being in the presence of someone who loves us greatly. We spontaneously try to become like the beloved.
Why is the Vincentian Family Involved With Homeless Initiatives?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
All this is the background for understanding why homelessness was a major focus of St. Vincent’s charitable work even if we have not always recognized it.
A Vincentian View: Our Silence
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I have often given talks on the importance of silence and on the need to listen. I know the value of these attitudes in prayer and in fruitful conversation. From the silence can emerge new ideas and insights.
Lenten Letter 2020 From Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Feb 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In this year’s Lenten letter, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, 24th successor of St. Vincent, invites us to reflect on the importance of prayer for all of us who walk together in the Vincentian Family movement.
Lent is a Call to Change Our Way of Thinking
by John Freund, CM | Feb 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Over his lifetime he created a network of institutions dedicated to initial formation. We call this systemic change by the name of seminaries.
Overflowing and Unfathomable Fullness
by Ross Dizon | Feb 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus Christ embodies the overflowing fullness of God. He eagerly wishes to share with us this fullness. Jesus goes on showing what to fulfill the commandments and go beyond the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees means. He wants to see in us overflowing...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Praying In the Streets of Our Lives
by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Can we pray when we walk the streets of our lives?
Bravery of Blessed Rosalie Rendu
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 16, 2020 | Formation
A presentation showing some examples of the fortitude and bravery of Blessed Rosalie Rendu.