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
Brim with Jesus’ Justice and Love
by Ross Dizon | November 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History VIII
by John Freund, CM | November 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent wrote: “what a beautiful sight are the poor if we consider them in God…”
A Vincentian Minute: Thoughts on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Part 1
by Famvin Media Resources | November 21, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. presents a short video series on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, one of the principal thinkers of the Vincentian Way.
The Association of the Miraculous Medal in Ireland
by Famvin Media Resources | November 19, 2021 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, News | 0 Comments
Learn about the Association of the Miraculous Medal in Ireland in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
St. Jane Frances de Chantal and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Made for Communion
by Lisa Lickona, STL | Aug 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Even in seasons of loneliness, we were made to live with and for others. God provides the means to serve him through a...
Friends: St. Vincent de Paul and St. Jane Frances de Chantal
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 12, 2022 | Formation
St. Vincent had many friends, but two friends stand out: St. Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, and St. Jane Frances de Chantal, co-foundress of the Order of the Visitation of Saint Mary.
The Pope Video • The Mission of the Laity
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 5, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that the lay faithful may fulfil their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today. Pope Francis - May 2018 Lay people are on the...
Video: Reflection on St. Louise de Marillac and Friendship
by Famvin Media Resources | May 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
An interesting reflection on St. Louise and Friendship, told by Sr. Louise Sullivan, D.C.
Louise and Vincent – Remembering a Forgotten Truth About Their Collaboration
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
As we approach the celebration of the feast of St. Louise perhaps we can rediscover a forgotten truth about the collaboration between Louise and Vincent.
VLM/VMC Impact: Generation by Generation
by Loramarie Muratore | May 3, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
We will be sharing a series of reflections made by Vincentian Lay Missionaries and Vincentian Mission Corps participants about their experience serving, how it has impacted their lives and how they continue to live the Vincentian Charism today. I was first...
A Vincentian View: The Smell
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 2, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: “The Smell” All of us have heard the by-now famous statement of Pope Francis at a Chrism Mass where he told the gathered priests “Be shepherds with the smell of the sheep.” To render “smell” as “scent” compromises the intent. The earthy...
Can We Recover Some “Forgotten truths” About St. Vincent?
by John Freund, CM | May 2, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Some forgotten truths about Vincent and first steps in reclaiming.
Remain in the Love of Our Lord Jesus Christ
by Ross Dizon | May 1, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
As the Father loves him, so does Jesus love us. And to remain in his love, that is, to keep his commandment of love, is what he wants us to do. Jesus is saying farewell to his disciples. He comforts them, assuring them that where he will be, there too they will be,...
Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the Servant of God, Bishop Janez Frančišek Gnidovec, CM
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Apr 30, 2018 | Formation
One Saint speaking of another Saint As we begin the fifth century of the Vincentian Charism, we are encouraged by the example of thousands upon thousands of our brothers and sisters in the Vincentian Family who lived, with all their hearts, souls, and minds, the...
Combining Pragmatism with Idealism
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 29, 2018 | Formation
In this video posted by the Hay Leadership Project Depaul University, Susanne Dumbleton, Ph.D. offers some ways of teaching/learning that could be helpful to the various branches of the Family who wish to attract and work with younger Vincentians.