Formation

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 15)

by Kelly McDaniels | September 17, 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.

“Walking With Vincent” with Fr. Patrick J. Griffin, CM

by Famvin Media Resources | September 16, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

As we approach St. Vincent’s Feast Day on September 27, let’s visit with Fr. Griffin some of the places in France where St. Vincent lived and ministered.

United Against… Or… With Our Enemies?

by John Freund, CM | September 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

On 9/11 we immediately think of the pain and suffering, the injustice of the attacks. This leads to a defensive stance united against our enemies. The emotions run deep.

A Journey Through Vincentian Spirituality – Part 3

by Mark Noonan CM | September 15, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

As part of Vincentian month, we welcome you to join us each week as Fr Mark Noonan CM brings us on a journey through Vincentian Spirituality over the next 4 weeks. This week we offer part 3.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 05)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 4, 2023 | Formation

St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

Lent: A Time to Withdraw to be Ourselves

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Mar 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus took with him Peter, James and John and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves (Mk 9:2; Mt17:1). This...

To Follow the Pope, as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Did

by Tom Hoopes | Mar 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

St. Peter is honored because despite his weaknesses, he loved and followed Jesus, and became the first pope. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton also chose a difficult path, when she answered God’s call, and entered the Catholic Church.

St. Vincent and Lay Ministry (Presentation)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 14, 2020 | Formation

Some of the St. Vincent’s insights can be developed in a new context and perhaps taken in new directions.

What Did Pope Francis Just Say?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

“Hot button issues” vs. “Expanding horizons beyond conflicts”

Why the Church Shelters the Homeless

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 13, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections

Former Eastern Province Provincial, Fr. Michael Carroll, CM, reflects on Homelessness in a series of reflections. "Churches answer the call to shelter the homeless "| U.S. Catholic magazine Let me share some of the good that I have heard folks are doing to serve the...

Gospel Styles (Luke 2:22-40)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Have you ever thought of yourself as an evangelizer? There are different ways and styles of being an evangelist.

Collaboration Works! – Good News

by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

Demonstrations of the power of collaboration in systemic change.

Brothers and Sisters to One Another

by Ross Dizon | Feb 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, giving his body up and pouring out his blood for us, shows us the love God has for us (1 Jn 3, 16; Rom 5, 8). So, we also ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. Benedict cannot believe it when his sister, Scholastica, asks him to stay with...