Formation

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.

Prayer Ideas for Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (August 28)

by Famvin Media Resources | August 26, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

Let the whole Vincentian Family join with the Sisters of Charity on August 28th in celebrating the birthday of their founder, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Over the years the Sisters of Charity of New York have offered a number of ready-to-use prayer services. Here is a...

Finding my way back to Galilee with Pope Francis

by John Freund, CM | August 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I found my path back to Galilee with the help of Pope Francis. For me, it was by way of a homily he preached in Canada.

Once Again – Think You Understand Homelessness?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 25, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

The deeper I got into the article I realized I had more of a stereotypical and simplified understanding.

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.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 26)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 25, 2023 | Formation

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

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Explains How to Pray, Fast, and Give

by Tom Hoopes | Feb 25, 2023 | Formation

For St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the three Lenten marks of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving were a way of life. Her words can inspire us to view these three practices of Lent as one integrated act.

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.

Greatness Really Means Littleness

by Ross Dizon | Dec 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Although great, Jesus becomes little for our sake. As we associate, as Jesus, with the little folks, we grasp the meaning of Christmas that greatness lies in littleness. In the beginning is the Word, the Word is with God, and is God. All things come to be through him,...