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.
Formation
Christmas Prayers for Vincentians from the Holy Land
by Famvin Media Resources | December 17, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Please enjoy the following Christmas presentation, featuring the words of former Superior General Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M.
What I Dreaded Became a Source of Life
by John Freund, CM | December 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
It was a moment I think most of us dreaded. In the later stages of formation some 60 years ago I remember hearing the words “Mr. Freund please.”
A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part Three
by Jim Paddon | December 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part Three discusses (systemic) racism.
Ready to See (Luke 3:1-6; Phil 1:9-10)
by Tom McKenna, CM | December 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
What the teacher had done was prepare him to see. She had given him a way to notice more of what was there.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 08)
by Kelly McDaniels | Aug 22, 2022 | Formation
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 | Aug 21, 2022 | Formation
Coming up on August 30 is the feast day of Blessed Ghebre-Michael, an Ethiopian priest (associate of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.).
Fundraising: How you might be killing donor relationships
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 29, 2018 | Formation
Fundraising is a complex job, but it can be simplified. In order to nurture and grow a relationship, you have to pay attention to it. And if you’re like most people working in the nonprofit world, you’re so busy trying to hack through your “To Do” list that you don’t...
July 30: Feast of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 27, 2018 | Formation
St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. was an Italian Vincentian ahead of his time in his promotion of indigenous clergy in Eritrea and Ethiopia.
Some People Never Pay Attention to Their Experiences
by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent looked for and discovered new ways of serving because he was an active contemplative. He stepped back from daily details to look at them through God’s eyes. He became one of the most creative forces of his time.
A Canadian View: The Guaranteed Basic Income Part 2
by Jim Paddon | Jul 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
In my article earlier this month I discussed the concept of a guaranteed basic income to having a major impact on poverty. Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a strong supporter of a basic income? In fact, Dr. King was planning a new march on Washington...
A Vincentian View: Speaking the Same Language
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: "Speaking the Same Language" For the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of preaching retreats in Ireland and England. I also had the opportunity to give some conferences in Paris. All these talks were for our Sisters, the Daughters of Charity....
Systemic change challenges us to mission
by John Freund, CM | Jul 25, 2018 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
Mission challenges us to systemic change Systemic Change is something radical. It does what it says: The prophet Jeremiah: “This day I set you over nations and over kingdoms, to root up and to tear down, to destroy and to demolish, to build and to plant” (Jr...
Echo the Voice of the Poor @SVDPUSACouncil
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 24, 2018 | Formation, Social Media
Using Twitter? You help SVDP’s Voice of the Poor and lots of other Vincentian Twitterers by using handles (@) and hashtags in your tweets and retweets!
Little, but More than Enough for Everyone
by Ross Dizon | Jul 24, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus feeds us. He wants us to do for others what he does for us, giving him the little we have, so that we all may have our fill. The disciples think that to answer for those who have nothing to eat means not to answer for them at all. That is because, according to...
Education: Central to the Vincentian Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 22, 2018 | Formation
There is a fascinating article, The Core Values of Vincentian Education by Louise Sullivan D.C., whose premise is that education was central to the Vincentian mission of evangelization of and service to the poor and as such had values unique to it. Sr. Louise's...