Formation

A Vincentian View: Being Vincent de Paul

by Pat Griffin, CM | August 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

“Being Vincent de Paul” can prompt our reflection. The intent, however, should not be to compare ourselves to him but to allow our love for the poor to be inspired by his witness.

A Science Fiction Parable – Future, Past, and Present

by John Freund, CM | August 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

How far can you see? For a six-foot-tall person, the horizon is a little more than 3 miles away. On Mount Everest, the horizon is about 230 miles away.

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 fought oppression, poverty, and racism in the American South

by .famvin | Feb 23, 2023 | Formation

The Vincentian Sisters of Charity (which later merged with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth) played a vital role in...

The Way of the Cross: Charity and Passion

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2023 | Formation

This Way of the Cross correlates a work of mercy with each Station of the Cross, and a quote from St. Louise de Marillac is included with each station.

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.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 8, 2019 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

The medal now known as the Miraculous Medal was originally called the Medal of the Immaculate Conception.

Vincentians are Full of Zeal! What Do You Have a Passion For?

by Dee Mansi | Dec 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Contemplating on the concept and spirituality of light and dark during this Advent tide, I was struck by a recent article…

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.