It’s no wonder that Mother Seton and Blessed John of Fiesole, the Dominican friar known as Fra Angelico, experienced God so intensely in Italy, a land of splendid Catholic art and liturgy.
Formation
5 Things St. Gregory the Great and Mother Seton Had in Common
by Tom Hoopes | September 3, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
The wisdom of the Saints transcends time and place, as we see in the lives of St. Gregory the Great and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Separated by 1,200 years, each Saint lived in tumultuous times, balancing action and contemplation in ways that are relevant in any age.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 11)
by Kelly McDaniels | September 3, 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.
Can You Believe What the Pope Said About Old Age?
by John Freund, CM | September 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Six months ago, Pope Francis began a 16-part reflection on old age by asking the Holy Spirit to help us understand and appreciate the great contribution that the elderly can make to a just and fraternal society.
A journey through Vincentian Spirituality – Part 1
by Mark Noonan CM | September 1, 2022 | Formation | 1 Comment
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 launch with part 1.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 18
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Vincentian Lent, a Pilgrimage to the Heart: A Journey Made up of Questions (Part One)
by Francisco Vilhena | Feb 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Part One of an examination of conscience, in the form of questions, which can be useful for all of us Vincentians.
An Open Ear at the Railway Station
by .famvin | Jan 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Sr. M. Birgit works at the “Railway Mission” – a Christian charitable organization that provides assistance to those seeking/needing help in over 100 railway stations across Germany.
Videos from the Historic Vincentian Family Gathering Rome 2020
by John Freund, CM | Jan 10, 2020 | Formation, News, Other Branch News, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Here is a list of videos posted on Facebook for the first two days.
A Canadian View: Welcome to 2020!
by Jim Paddon | Jan 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I would like to think 2020 can also mean a year in which our social justice efforts demonstrate great vision through our 3-year national action campaign.
A Vincentian View: A New Decade
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The beginning of a new decade seems to offer wider possibility and a new hope to me. For whatever reason, the number 2020 seems positive!
Updating Our Mental Maps of Ministry
by John Freund, CM | Jan 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Are we aware of the changing landscape of poverty and new needs? Do we need to update our mental maps?
Share in Jesus’ Anointing and Mission
by Ross Dizon | Jan 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the one anointed with the Spirit. God has sent him to bring the Good News to the poor. To belong to him is to share in his anointing and sending. The baptism of Jesus identifies him as God’s beloved Son, with a share in divinity. But it also suggests that he...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Preaching by Our Lives
by John Freund, CM | Jan 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Do we realize that our lives preach?
Reality and Hope
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jan 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
These harsh realities sadden the hearts of the members of the Society and the Vincentian Family. We cannot, however, lose hope that the situation will improve.
A Shared Mission: Collaboration Between the Vincentian Family in Spain and Venezuela
by Asunción Marchán | Jan 6, 2020 | Formation, News, Reflections
During the past year the Vincentian Family has attempted to alleviate the terrible economic, political and social situation in Venezuela.