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Christmas With Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Famvin Media Resources | December 24, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
An examination of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Collected Writings reveals many stories of Christmas, often marked by sorrow, illness, and death… but with ever-present threads of joy and hope.
Have We Outgrown Nativity Scenes?
by John Freund, CM | December 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A good number of readers have either witnessed or were participants as children in appropriate costumes and props re-enacted the Nativity scene.
Can Dickens Teach Us Homeless Advocacy?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol?” Who hasn’t read it, or heard it or seen it on stage or screen?
A Vincentian View: Journeying Together – Joseph and Mary
by Pat Griffin, CM | December 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Pope Francis has decided that an emphasis in our Catholic community for the next few years will focus our attention on the concept of “synodality.”
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St. Vincent and the Congregation of the Mission 1625-1660
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 18, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
In Vincent’s time, the poor were largely neglected, illiterate, and spiritually ignorant. The clergy were sadly inadequate. St. Vincent founded the Congregation of the Mission to preach to the country poor and to help reform the clergy.
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Daughters of Charity Services Launches Vincentian Values Week 2022
by Daughters of Charity Services | Sep 18, 2022 | Formation, News
A new national campaign Vincentian Values Week is set to launch later this month, running from September 26 – 30.
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Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 15)
by Kelly McDaniels | Sep 17, 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.
Can We Recognize The Seasons Of Our Lives?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Life happens in seasons. God does not waste seasons. What can I learn from the seasons of life of those who inspire me?
A Canadian View: The Home Visit as Systemic Change
by Jim Paddon | Apr 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
When the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul began in 1833, the first action undertaken by Frederic Ozanam and his fellow Vincentians was the home visit to those living in poverty. The notion of going out in pairs is one that few in any other organizations attempt and...
Right Religion
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Right Religion (John 2:13ff) Some years ago, a book was published entitled, "When Religion Goes Bad." Premised on the fact that religion exercises a powerful force, it took up instances where that force has been badly used, even in destructive ways. Granting there was...
Exposing Vincentian “Fake News”
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 10, 2018 | Formation, Social
We probably need to be forgiven for permitting social inequality to grow. Vincent had tenderness of heart. He understood that some problems require a complex, even systemic, response. But we can’t learn it from these quotes. They are “fake news.”
Ghost – Phantom, Dead, Fright, False, Fake
by Ross Dizon | Apr 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Our Lord Jesus Christ is truly risen. Those who genuinely believe in him meet him really alive in our midst. He is not a ghost. The risen Jesus gives his disciples the greeting of peace. But just the same, his sudden appearance frightens and surprises them. They...
Annual Letter – VMY International President
by Yancarlos de Jesús Carrasco de los Santos | Apr 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth
Dearest friends of the VMY, “Here I am!” Receive a warm greeting from the members of the International Team of the Vincentian Marian Youth! During the past year, the VMY has joined the call of the International Vincentian Family in the celebration of the 400th...
Easter Proclamation of the Basic Ecclesial Communities of the IV Region of Nicaragua
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Let us have a big hug, full of joy and fullness! Because the whole of humanity, the entire creation is still resurrecting with Jesus! Easter is crossing. We went from nothing to being, and it was the Passover of Creation. We went...
Reflection: Easter Joy and the Vincentian Charism
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Ninth and final presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.
The Pope Video • For Those Who Have Responsibility In Economic Matters
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 7, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. Pope Francis - April 2018 The economy cannot attempt only to increase...