Formation

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 08)

by Kelly McDaniels | August 22, 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.

August 30: Blessed Ghebre-Michael

by Famvin Media Resources | August 21, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

Coming up on August 30 is the feast day of Blessed Ghebre-Michael, an Ethiopian priest (associate of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.).

For a synodal Church: communion, participation and mission

by Vincentian Family Office | August 21, 2022 | Daughters of Charity, Formation | 0 Comments

Synodality represents the main road for the Church, called to renew herself under the action of the Spirit and by listening to the Word.

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 07)

by Kelly McDaniels | August 20, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments

‘They Possess God’: Mother Seton and Blessed John of Fiesole

by Lisa Lickona | Feb 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

It’s no wonder that Mother Seton and Blessed John of Fiesole, the Dominican friar known as Fra Angelico, experienced God so intensely in Italy, a land of splendid Catholic art and liturgy.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 18

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Vincentian Lent, a Pilgrimage to the Heart: A Journey Made up of Questions (Part One)

by Francisco Vilhena | Feb 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Part One of an examination of conscience, in the form of questions, which can be useful for all of us Vincentians.

Let’s Talk Openly About the Challenge of St. John Paul II

by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

“Search out more than ever, with boldness, humility, and skill, the causes of poverty and encourage short and long term solutions. adaptable and effective concrete solutions.” St. John Paul II

Alive by God’s Love in Christ Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Nov 5, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the last and surest proof that God loves us. Because of this love, God is not the God of the dead, but of the living; all are alive for him. The Sadducees deny that there is a resurrection or that the dead can be alive again because of it. So, with their...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Doing What Is Reasonable

by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Vincentian Prayer Images: Do I realize my limits … or am I heading for burnout?

Liquid Modernity and the Vincentian Commitment

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Nov 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

In order to be a Vincentian, it is necessary to clothe oneself in some specific attitudes: making oneself available, service on behalf of those in need, etc.

CVV 25th Anniversary Celebration and Tribute to Fr. Tom Nelson, CM

by Mary Frances Jaster, CVV | Nov 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

From September 27-29, Colorado Vincentian Volunteers (CVV), which is part of MISEVI – USA, celebrated our 25th anniversary.

Vincentian tools that we like to call “virtues”

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 3, 2019 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

In a classic article from the Vincentian Heritage Journal archives, Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. describes “a treasure hunt for Vincentian Mission Values”.

Vincentian Marian Youth October 2019 Newsletter

by Javier F. Chento | Nov 1, 2019 | Formation, Vincentian Marian Youth

The youth branch of the Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY), sends us its October Newsletter.

November 6: Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War (CM, DC, AMM and Children of Mary (VMY))

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 1, 2019 | Formation

Honoring the Vincentian Family Blesseds martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Feast Day: Nov. 6