Formation
From Christ’s Mass to Merry Christmas… and Back
by John Freund, CM | December 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A visitor from outer space might be forgiven for not seeing the connection between what happened 2000 years ago and the last week of December each year.
Claims that Are Sacrilegious and Outrageous
by Ross Dizon | December 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XIII
by John Freund, CM | December 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The servant of the poor must be poor himself, must suffer the hunger and the pain of the poor.
Christmas Reflection from Daughters of Charity Services (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 26, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
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Cut off from Us All Self-Sufficiency
by Ross Dizon | Sep 20, 2022 | Formation
Jesus is “God-with-us.” And that is why disciples should not cut off God and their neighbor from their lives. The man...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 16
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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.
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Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 16 – End)
by Kelly McDaniels | Sep 19, 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.
A Vincentian Point in Time
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The collection of this information is critical to effectively planning to address homelessness in Niagara Falls and Niagara County, The point in time count really provides a snapshot of how many people experience homelessness throughout the year.
A Vincentian View: Promises
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: “Promises” I have been thinking about promises. On Easter Sunday, I joined with a Christian community in renewing my baptismal promises. I am sure that many of you did as well. I rejected Satan and his empty promises, and I confessed my belief in...
Advocacy, Going Against the Flow, as a Dimension of Holiness
by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis, in his recent writing explaining everyday holiness tells us “Hungering and thirsting for righteousness: that is holiness.”
Kinetic Typography: use it!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 17, 2018 | Formation, Social Media
Here’s the best collection of kinetic typography possibilities I’ve seen in a while of this powerful, artful mode of communication. Here’s a nice example from the Vincentians (SSVP) of Australia. Tell Frédéric’s story, or anyone else’s!
Shepherds Who Are Good and Sheep That Discern
by Ross Dizon | Apr 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the good Shepherd. He knows his sheep, and they know and follow him. But they run away from shepherds they do not know and whose voice they do not recognize. God condemns rulers who take advantage of their people. They are shepherds who pasture...
AIC 2018 Latin American Seminar
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
From March 19-22, 2018, 64 members of the Vincentian Family met in Cochabamba (Bolivia), at the AIC Training Seminar for Latin America, under the motto "To accompany... How and what for?" "We are very grateful to both the Daughters of Charity and the Priests of the...
This Week in History of the Congregation of the Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 15, 2018 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
This week marks two anniversaries for the Congregation of the Mission.
Advocacy: Do it!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 15, 2018 | Formation, Technology: Issues and Uses
Vincentians of every branch are often shy, or at least trying to be humble. Humility is a great goal. Not advocating isn’t humility. Here’s how Daughter of Charity Julie Kubasak is trying to advocate.
BINGO or SNGO – Replicability Means Taking Adequate Time!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 14, 2018 | Formation, Systemic change
Replicability is possible only with a well-planned, well-considered, well-measured and well-documented effort. When we come upon or a good idea or process and move to build oue own, care is necessary that we understand what we are implementing.