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
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVII
by John Freund, CM | January 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“…make up your mind to unite spiritual assistance to the corporal service you render.”
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 2
by Famvin Media Resources | January 23, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney reflects on the respect for human life in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
The Congregation of the Mission: Revitalizing Our Identity
by Famvin Media Resources | January 21, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
Some preparatory materials are being provided ahead of the 2022 CM General Assembly, for reflection and sharing. One of the documents is “The identity of the CM at the beginning of its fifth centenary” by Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, CM.
Pope Francis – Mothers Hold Things Together!
by John Freund, CM | January 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We hope that everything will be all right and then, like a bolt from the blue, an unexpected problem arises. Our expectations clash painfully with reality.
Weekly Broadcasts: #RosaryLIVE
by .famvin | Oct 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In celebration of the Month of the Holy Rosary, Fr. Timothy Lyons, CM, and Sr. Michelle Nguyen, DC, discuss the Marian character and scriptural depth of the Rosary prayer
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Educational Values – Part 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 9, 2022 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores the Values of Vincentian Education proposed by Daughter of Charity Sr. Louise Sullivan.
Vincentian Centre – St Vincent de Paul Society
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
What does the Vincentian centre do? A short video to illustrate how Vinnies SA Australia provides over 17,000 safe nights sleep & meals.
Embrace What God is Doing
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 20, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Embrace What God is Doing (Rom 5:1-2) To appreciate the revolutionary thrust of Paul’s message, I think of the story of a young man whose inner voice kept repeating, “You’re not good enough.” Responding to this, he felt he had to keep demonstrating that he had...
The Secret Sauce of Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2018 | Formation, News, Reflections, Systemic change
The best way to help the poor is to respect them, to stand before them as an equal, without any masks, privilege, without any authority other than love and respect. And love will help you persevere in spite of the disappointments and the failures and the lack of honesty that we have to deal with almost every day.
John Is the Name of the Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth
by Ross Dizon | Jun 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus Christ is divine mercy in person. It is fitting, then, that his Forerunner has John (“God has shown favor”) for a name. Fitting, too, that Scripture accounts about John instruct us. Neighbors and relatives are going to name Elizabeth’s son after her husband. ...
Tour Vincentian Paris Through the Eyes of a St. John’s University Student
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 17, 2018 | Formation
Julia visits the St. John’s Paris campus and nearby Vincentian heritage places in this video walking tour.
Señora Laura: A Vincentian Story
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
From a Digital Storytelling class at DePaul University called “Vincentian Storytelling.” This particular Vincentian story was chosen as “Most Vincentian.”
June 16: Canonization of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 16, 2018 | Formation
Today is the anniversary of St. Vincent’s canonization. Watch this video story of St. Vincent’s canonization process, which began 37 years after his death.
There Must Be a Path Here…
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Are there any events that in retrospect changed your life? Have there been times when you realized how much good came out of something that seemed so bad at the time?
The Gift of Community: A Letter to a Future Volunteer
by Erin Casey-DaCosta, CVV 16 | Jun 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Savor the good times, and yes, even the challenging times. Community is absolutely incredible, and so much more than a simple definition could ever capture.