Formation

Money That Is Not Deemed Righteous

by Ross Dizon | September 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus teaches us to worship the Father in Spirit and truth. He also warns us that we cannot serve God and money. Jesus frets till he serves to the utmost and gives up his body and sheds his blood to save us. Those who trample on the poor, on the other hand, fret...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 15

by Famvin Media Resources | September 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 14)

by Kelly McDaniels | September 12, 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.

In Giving, We Receive

by Ellen Sprigg | September 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

It always amazes me how in one week, a volunteer mission team can build relationships that leave such a lasting impact.

Fr. Maloney Reflects on Pilgrimage as a Metaphor

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 3, 2023 | Formation

Pilgrimage is a metaphor for Lent, for our journey with the poor, and for the whole Christian life.

What I Learned in the ER

by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Try to “listen” for the backstory of at least one conversation today.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 03)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 2, 2023 | Formation

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

What’s Your Take on Systemic Change?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

What’s your take on Systemic Change? I thought I would ask you to share what you think is the state of systemic change in the Vincentian Family.

Meaning and Quality of Human Life

by Ross Dizon | Feb 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the salt of the earth and the light of the world. He gives meaning to our lives. And he wants his followers to be and do the same. Seeing the crowds, Jesus pities them because they are troubled and left behind, like sheep without a shepherd (Mt 9, 36). There...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Filled With Christ’s Spirit

by John Freund, CM | Feb 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Am I open to being filled with Christ’s Spirit?

Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam: Great Communicators

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Have you ever thought about the manner in which Vincent and Frederic would communicate if they were alive today?

Sisters Care for Home-based Patients and the Terminally Ill in Botswana

by Rumbi Chakamba | Feb 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The hospice is owned by the diocese of Gaborone and is administered by two sisters from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Srs. Vinaya Chalil and Sunila Erumangalathu.

Daughters of Charity – Martyrs of Angers (February 1)

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 31, 2020 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

A homily by Fr. Richard McCullen, C.M. takes us on a journey through time. (Video)

Standing Up to Proclaim the Good News!

by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The passage from Luke is a challenge to ask myself how much evidence is there that I am working toward the completion of the mission I have committed myself to.

Spirit Prompts (John 1: 29-34)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The Spirit of God is always moving through creation and through human hearts. But there are things we can do which make us more receptive to those movements.

Under-utilized Ways of Being God’s Story-tellers

by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

How conscious are we of being both God’s story and God’s storytellers… and of the many ways we can tell God’s story to a world desparetly in need of Good News?

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