In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
Formation
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 13
by Famvin Media Resources | August 30, 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 10)
by Kelly McDaniels | August 29, 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.
Vincentians of Wherever: Jean Semler – Change a Life Uganda
by .famvin | August 27, 2022 | News, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jean and Dave Semler launched a 501(c) 3 non-profit charity Change A Life Uganda (CALU) with a vision of educated, healthy, and empowered Ugandan children as agents of positive social and economic change.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 09)
by Kelly McDaniels | August 27, 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.
February 27: Feast Day of Blessed Francinaina Cirer i Carbonell
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 26, 2023 | Formation
Feb. 27 is the feast day of Blessed Francinaina Cirer i Carbonell, a native of Sencelles in Mallorca (Spain).
God is Mine and I Am His – Finding Joy in Lent with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Elizabeth Scalia | Feb 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
If we really understood Lent, we would be as enthralled with Ash Wednesday as Mother Seton was. It is through our Lenten journey inward into “the great empty” that we encounter God and meet our authentic selves.
Vincentian Prayer Images: The Darkness That Keeps Us From Seeing Our Tables
by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
There is a darkness in our own minds that keeps us from seeing who is missing at our tables.
The Commandment of Love
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Dec 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
As members of the Vincentian Family we need to savor the inexhaustible well-spring of virtue and the examples of holiness of our predecessors.
Key Role of Friendship in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 29, 2019 | Formation
Deep friendships were extremely important to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and she made every effort to keep in close contact with them. (SlideShare presentation)
Strength of the Weak and Fearful
by Ross Dizon | Dec 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus himself is the proof that strength, becomes perfect in weakness. Christians, then, cannot but be weak, and so, strong (2 Cor 12, 9-10). Matthew, more than the other evangelists, speaks of the words of Scriptures reaching their fulfillment in Jesus. He portrays...
Frederic Ozanam and Servant Leadership
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 27, 2019 | Formation
Frederic never aspired to a position of leadership (but in reality, he was a leader) nor did he ever attempt to utilize his position for personal gain.
Historic Meeting of Over 100 Branches of the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2019 | Formation, News
For the first time, Superiors and Presidents of the more than 150 branches that make up the Vincentian Family will meet in Rome, Italy from January 8 to 12, 2020.
A Canadian View: ‘Tis the Season
by Jim Paddon | Dec 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As we enjoy another Christmas season, I think we always look ahead with anticipation of a time for gift giving, seeing relatives and friends and celebrating the birth of the infant Jesus.
A Vincentian View: A Wider Holy Family
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
I amused myself with the thought that the “Christmas cards” of Mary and Joseph might look like the traditional religious cards that we sometimes use.
Dickens’ Christmas Carol and Other Artistic Calls for Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Artists through the centuries have challenged superficial visions of poverty and inspired dedication to direct services improving the condition of the poor.