Formation

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 05)

by Kelly McDaniels | August 13, 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.

St. Jane Frances de Chantal and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Made for Communion

by Lisa Lickona, STL | August 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Even in seasons of loneliness, we were made to live with and for others. God provides the means to serve him through a community. What will the coming months bring? Ever since Covid, it seems to me that everything has shifted, that I am like a boat cut loose from its...

Friends: St. Vincent de Paul and St. Jane Frances de Chantal

by Famvin Media Resources | August 12, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

St. Vincent had many friends, but two friends stand out: St. Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, and St. Jane Frances de Chantal, co-foundress of the Order of the Visitation of Saint Mary.

Heavens Tell the Story of God

by John Freund, CM | August 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

What does it mean that Mary is the Queen of Creation?

Living Ash Wednesday the Way Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Did

by Lisa Lickona | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Mother Seton didn’t walk the Way of the Cross alone during her life, but rather she surrounded herself with a community, with whom she journeyed in mutual dependence, step by step, along the path Christ set for them.

Do Your Spiritual Hearing Aids Need Cleaning?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Lent is a time of listening… cleaning my ears to hear the Good News.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 22)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 21, 2023 | Formation

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

Thanksgiving – Apparition Reported in Miraculous Medal Shrine

by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

I never thought I would experience an apparition!

A Canadian View: Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right – Part Two

by Jim Paddon | Nov 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

More details about the The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”

A Vincentian View: The Decision to be Grateful

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

We need to be grateful for all the blessings that we receive and to express that awareness aloud in words and through deeds.

Thanksgiving with Mary … and a Dangerous Memory

by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Mary’s Magnificat is a dangerous memory. Mary not only gave thanks for this revolution. She intuitively realized she was part of the revolution.

Forward March towards Our Lord Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Nov 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ is the leader and perfecter of faith. Fixing our eyes on him, we go forward with firm decision to reach what lies ahead. St. Paul says that “our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” The saying shows that, for him, time moves forward. That...