Formation

Meal of Salvation, Meal of Judgment

by Ross Dizon | August 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the meal to which we are all invited, so that we may not perish but have eternal life. Do we come to it wearing the proper attire? To enter God’s kingdom, it is not enough to be in a meal with Jesus, once, twice or more. He says so as he answers one who...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 11

by Famvin Media Resources | August 16, 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 06)

by Kelly McDaniels | August 15, 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.

Mother Seton’s ‘Certain Hope’ in Mary, Assumed Into Heaven

by Tom Hoopes | August 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Church teaches that Mary’s Assumption anticipates the resurrection and is a sign of hope and comfort for us all. In her life, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton continually relied on this certain hope, in the sure knowledge of Mary’s presence in eternity, body and soul.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 23)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation

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

Lent 2023: Through the Eyes of Mary, With Father Aidan Rooney, CM

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation

Welcome to “Lent: Through the Eyes of Mary,” an original video series produced by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal in collaboration with the Vincentians of the Eastern Province, USA.

Struggles at a Well (John 4:5-42)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Some of the traits which come out in the Samaritan woman as she interacts with Jesus at the noonday well could paint her as a hard-hearted and difficult lady.

Yes: I Am a Young Vincentian and a Citizen!

by Javier F. Chento | Dec 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

We must take steps forward because our role as intermediaries between the interests of the poor and the interests of public officials is essential.

The Pope Video • The Future of the Very Young

by .famvin | Dec 7, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Future of the Very Young.

December 8: First Association of Ladies of Charity in the U.S.

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 6, 2019 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

December 8 is the anniversary of the first association of Ladies of Charity in the United States, in St. Louis, Missouri. See a presentation about their first President, Catherine Harkins.

Five Things Saint John XXIII Said of the Vincentian Family

by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

I was surprised by what Saint John XXIII had to say about the Vincentian Family… and how prophetic were his words.

The King’s View

by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

When this King is exercising his Kingship where does he stand and what does he see?

Change, Change, Change!

by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Serving in an era of unprecedented change: Things are Changing, Changing, Changing… In your world. Everywhere around you.

Out of Cycle, the Usual, the Customary

by Ross Dizon | Dec 3, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

In the person of Jesus is revealed that God’s love prevails in the end (Advent 2002). Christians, then, cannot but break out of the cycle of hopelessness. For those who have a cyclical view of time, events simply come back. Nothing new comes out of the cycle. No new...

Vincentian Prayer Images: It Took Courage For Mary To Say Yes!

by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

It took courage for Mary to say Yes!

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