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.
Formation
Firewood for the Soul: Giver Of Life
by Samantha Hill | May 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 06 and 07
by Famvin Media Resources | May 12, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Advocacy, and Social Change.
Faith: an Act of Will • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | May 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
John Joseph Lynch C.M., First Archbishop of Toronto
by Famvin Media Resources | May 10, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Learn about Archbishop John Joseph Lynch, C.M., who died on May 12, 1888.
In Giving, We Receive
by Ellen Sprigg | Sep 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
It always amazes me how in one week, a volunteer mission team can build relationships that leave such a lasting impact.
September 11: Feast of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 11, 2022 | Formation
On the feast day of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M., we offer this brief presentation based on an article that...
A Canadian View: Change is NOT Always Good!
by Jim Paddon | Aug 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
I live in the province of Ontario, here in Canada. We recently held a provincial election for the office of premier (equivalent to a governor in the USA). For various reasons this election saw a shift to the conservative side and ended in the election of Doug Ford as...
Hard Times of Crisis and Decision of Faith
by Ross Dizon | Aug 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has the words of eternal life. True disciples hear and do his words, even though they may find them hard and painful to swallow. Those from Judea, who grumble against a Galilean from Nazareth and later quarreled among themselves, spread unbelief. For, soon...
A Vincentian View: Writing Letters
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Writing Letters” When I worked for the Congregation and the Company in Europe, I resolved at the very beginning of my tenure to write home once-a-week. I carried out that commitment faithfully. Little danger exists that my letters will be collected...
The Limits of Pope Francis’ Imagery
by John Freund, CM | Aug 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis’ Imagery and the Vincentian “Both/And”
Twitter Screamed
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 21, 2018 | Church, Formation, Social, Social Media
Yesterday, Twitter screamed about new revelations of sexual abuse, cover ups and abuse of power.
The Hidden Poor
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Becoming homeless ‘not chosen' Homeslessness is not something people choose – sometimes they are simply unlucky and fall on hard times. St Vincent de Paul Society executive and volunteer Herbert Portanier regularly meets people experiencing housing insecurity. “All it...
A Follow-Up on Faith and Service in the City
by Dr. Joann Heaney-Hunter | Aug 20, 2018 | Formation
I want to thank Fr. Rooney for highlighting the Vincentian Leadership Institute: Faith and Service in the City, which held its final session of the year from August 5-August 11, 2018. This program at St....
Ladies of Charity: Serving With a Vincentian Heart
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 19, 2018 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
See the Vincentian spirit in action in a video filmed on location at Ladies of Charity Associations across the USA.
A Prayer Practice for Discernment
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The following is a discernment technique to help you examine your day, to see if you can discover how God is calling you.