Formation

For a synodal Church: communion, participation and mission

by Vincentian Family Office | August 21, 2022 | Daughters of Charity, Formation | 0 Comments

Synodality represents the main road for the Church, called to renew herself under the action of the Spirit and by listening to the Word.

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 07)

by Kelly McDaniels | August 20, 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.

Reflections On The First Rule of the AIC (1617)

by Famvin Media Resources | August 19, 2022 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity | 0 Comments

In the Rule of August 1617 Vincent is very practical and we see that everything is developed from the perspective of Providence.

A Blessed Who Wore Blue Jeans and Nike?

by John Freund, CM | August 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

In many ways, he was very much like his peers. But in a most important way, he was different: He had a tremendous love for the Eucharist, His passion was Jesus Christ.

The Sisters’ Role in the Early Education of Black Students

by Kacie Emmerson | Feb 24, 2023 | Formation

The legacy of African American Catholic schools of the south and the Sisters who staffed them is a shining example of how education can empower and uplift communities.

“I Forgot To Wear My Hearing Aids”

by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The challenge during Lent is to make sure we take time to listen to the God who speaks in the ordinariness and messiness of our daily lives.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 24)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2023 | Formation

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

Does “Keep Christ in Christmas” Miss the Point?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

What can we do to bring the Christ of the Gospels back into Christmas in a way that is more than a bumper sticker slogan that ends up being mainly a political football?

A Canadian View: Our Lady Of Guadalupe – December 12

by Jim Paddon | Dec 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Our Lady of Guadalupe brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous Catholics from all the Americas.

A Vincentian View: A Generous Heart

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Sometimes you see something that captures your imagination and dominates your thinking for a while. That happened to me recently.

What Can One Person Do To Help the Homeless?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Can one person impact the problems of homelessness? Yes… with 50,000 other individuals around the world who slept out as the homeless do!

Proof of Our Really Belonging to Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Dec 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus brings the Good News to the poor and makes it come true for them. Doing as our Master, we give proof that we are his followers. Last Sunday, we heard John the Baptist rebuke those he called “brood of vipers.” He asked them to bear good fruit as proof of their...