Formation

If These Moccasins Could Speak!

by John Freund, CM | August 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Have you ever walked a mile in another’s moccasins? … in the moccasins of their sufferings?

Burn with Zeal for the Kingdom of God

by Ross Dizon | August 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus cannot but burn with zeal for God’s kingdom. For he has come to proclaim it, to bring it in, and to bring it about to the full. In many places, trees, houses and other things burn in fires. We are sorry, of course, for the deaths, losses and harm that fires...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 10

by Famvin Media Resources | August 9, 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 of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 04)

by Kelly McDaniels | August 8, 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.

The Sisters’ Role in the Early Education of Black Students

by Kacie Emmerson | Feb 24, 2023 | Formation

The legacy of African American Catholic schools of the south and the Sisters who staffed them is a shining example of how education can empower and uplift communities.

“I Forgot To Wear My Hearing Aids”

by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The challenge during Lent is to make sure we take time to listen to the God who speaks in the ordinariness and messiness of our daily lives.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 24)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2023 | Formation

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

St. Louise de Marillac: Her Life As Parable

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 6, 2019 | Formation

What lessons can be learned by observing key points in the life of St. Louise de Marillac? SlideShare presentation with Bible references.

The Pope Video • Missionary Spring In The Church

by .famvin | Oct 5, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Missionary Spring In The Church.

St. Vincent de Paul: Journey To Freedom

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 4, 2019 | Formation

SlideShare presentation: by the time of the founding of the Congregation of the Mission, St. Vincent was a completely free man, fully given over to the will of God.

Getting Lost In the Details of Imitating Christ

by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent imitated Christ by seeking what Jesus sought… to be Good News to the poor and marginalized.

What Can the Indigenous People of the Amazon Teach Us?

by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

The emergence of indigenous peoples in society and in the Church has been recognized by the Latin American Bishops as a new Pentecost, a Kairos, a sacred moment of encounter for all.

Increase Faith and Stir It into Flame

by Ross Dizon | Oct 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ is the leader and perfecter of our faith (Heb 12, 2). It is right, then, that we ask him to increase always our faith. Faith is a divine gift (Rom 12, 3; Phil 1, 29; 2 Pt 1, 1). That is, God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit gives it to us. We ask it, then, from...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Poor Driven Out by War

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