Formation
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 14
by Famvin Media Resources | September 6, 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 12)
by Kelly McDaniels | September 5, 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.
Slovakian Missionaries Visit the New MISEVI Indigenous Mission in Soloy, Panama
by Jana Buffová and Inka Königová | September 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Over the course of two weeks in August, three lay missionaries and a Vincentian priest from Slovakia visited us at the Soloy mission in Panama.
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.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 01)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 28, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Lent 2023: Our Lady of the Golden Heart, With Dr. Julie Burkey
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 28, 2023 | Formation
A video about the apparition of Our Lady of the Golden Heart, and how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.
Visions of a Better Future of Glory
by Ross Dizon | Feb 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the risen Son of Man. And he is so, for, though the Son of God, he was a servant and obeyed to death on the...
The Boundless Dimension of Vincentian Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jan 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
If we are not charitable (generous) in the manner that we act, then we will fall into the simple routine of philanthropy and/or providing material assistance … and nothing more.
St. Vincent de Paul: His Road to Sanctity
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In this video produced by the DePaul University Office of Mission and Values, Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M. reads his essay on the life of St. Vincent de Paul.
Vincentians Have 20-20 Vision!
by Dee Mansi | Jan 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We are RESOLVED to draw directly on our Vincentian charism of “prayer in action” to our Incarnational Christian purpose.
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...