Formation

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 01)

by Kelly McDaniels | July 30, 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.

Sketches From the Diary of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.

by Famvin Media Resources | July 29, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

“When a person or a place impressed him, he drew a sketch of it. Such sketches dot his diary.”

Distraction… or Insight?

by John Freund, CM | July 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

After communion, I admit to being distracted by watching the line of people coming up to receive the Body of Christ.

Your Tub Is Overflowing!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 28, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

“If you want to resolve street homelessness, you have to think about prevention: how do you turn off the tap?”

Vincentian Voices Network

by Jim Paddon | Feb 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I would like to invite Famvin members to consider joining this group through our Facebook page.

Lenten Letter 2023 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Feb 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Rome, 13 February 2023 “Making our families and communities a foretaste of heaven” Dear members of the Vincentian...

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 13)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 12, 2023 | Formation

In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.

Call to Repentance and Salvation

by Ross Dizon | Oct 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The Son of Man has come to seek out and save sinners. We can answer him because he is the first to call us to repentance and salvation. Zacchaeus badly wants to see who Jesus is. Never mind that he is short. Wouldn’t it be sad if those who call out to say Jesus is...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Common Sense Or Indiscreet Zeal

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

Can I recognize when I used common sense and when I was indiscreet?

Spirituality, Commitment and Passion

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

A reflection on the three characteristics of a Vincentian Leader: spirituality, commitment and passion

What do you love about being a Sister of Charity?

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Sisters of Charity

Here are some videos from a series called “Why I love the SCLs” (Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth).

Diary of a Vincentian: In Plain Sight, Yet Invisible

by Javier F. Chento | Oct 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

These stories, these lives, are the real tragedies on the stage of London – playing out each day, each night. In plain sight, yet invisible.

October 27: Sisters of Charity Federation of North America #UnstoppableCharity

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 25, 2019 | Formation, Sisters of Charity

A video to watch in celebration of the anniversary of the Establishment of the Sisters of Charity Federation of North America.

What If St. Vincent Had Called a Synod

by John Freund, CM | Oct 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

For the past few weeks Pope Francis is hosting a Synod of Bishops devoted to the issues faced in the Amazon region, sometimes called the lungs of our earth. What Would Vincent Say?