Formation

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 09)

by Kelly McDaniels | August 27, 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.

Prayer Ideas for Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (August 28)

by Famvin Media Resources | August 26, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

Let the whole Vincentian Family join with the Sisters of Charity on August 28th in celebrating the birthday of their founder, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Over the years the Sisters of Charity of New York have offered a number of ready-to-use prayer services. Here is a...

Finding my way back to Galilee with Pope Francis

by John Freund, CM | August 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I found my path back to Galilee with the help of Pope Francis. For me, it was by way of a homily he preached in Canada.

Once Again – Think You Understand Homelessness?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 25, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

The deeper I got into the article I realized I had more of a stereotypical and simplified understanding.

Lent 2023: Our Lady of Knock, With Father Richard Gibbons

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 1, 2023 | Formation

A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Knock, and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.

A Vincentian View: The Way of the Cross

by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Have you ever considered that the stations of the cross (usually) encircle us when we gather in our place of worship?

A picture of polarization today?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Polarization is not new.

Homelessness and Hunger

by .famvin | Nov 17, 2019 | Formation

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week occurs November 16 through November 24.

Ephata (song)

by Javier F. Chento | Nov 16, 2019 | Formation

We present a song, Ephata, made in Colombia by Sr. Luz Elena, daughter of charity, which motivates us, as a Vincentian Family, to meet the most needy.

St. Agostina Pietrantoni: “Charity to the point of heroism”

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 15, 2019 | Formation

Learn about the life of St. Agostina Pietrantoni whose feast day was celebrated this week.

Pope Francis – Bridge Builder … Or?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Here are some simple thought-starters we can use to build bridges in our daily encounters.

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

by Jim Paddon | Nov 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada has embarked on a 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”

A Vincentian View: Building Up the Other

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Serving at a Catholic and Vincentian University offers me many opportunities to affirm and support our young sisters and brothers. Let us lift up our young, our future.

Pope Francis Writes for Famvin!

by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Take a few minutes to read Pope Francis’ brief reflection for the Third World Day of the Poor.

Message from Renato Lima, President of the SSVP, on the Occasion of the 3rd World Day of the Poor

by Javier F. Chento | Nov 12, 2019 | Formation, Vincentian Family

On November 17, the Church will celebrate the Third World Day of the Poor. Renato Lima has published a message applicable to all those persons who share the Vincentian charism.

Overcome through Him Who Loves Us

by Ross Dizon | Nov 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Christ Jesus fully reveals the love of God. And since no one and nothing at all can separate us from this love, we more than overcome. Does not the reality or possibility of natural disasters and social unrests frighten us? Do we, then, not wonder if we could save our...

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