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 Places 09 – Châtillon-les-dombes
by Famvin Media Resources | May 28, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
In August 1617 Vincent was a parish priest at Châtillon-les-Dombes where he founded the first Confraternity of Charity (precursor to the Ladies of Charity), a group of lay people to help those in need.
The “Dignitas Infinita” Declaration and the Vincentian Charism
by Jean Rolex, CM | May 27, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Jesus was born and raised in humble conditions and revealed the dignity of the needy and workers.
Firewood for the Soul: The Unexpected Encounter
by Samantha Hill | May 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
The God Minute: Trinity Sunday
by Famvin Media Resources | May 26, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Jeff Harvey., C.M., preaches about the Good News of Trinity Sunday: that Jesus the Risen Lord wants us to share His Divine Life in the oneness of intimate familial love with His Father and Holy Spirit.
MISEVI – Committed to Vincentian Mission
by Mary Frances Jaster | Jun 6, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
In February, we held a virtual meeting for all the presidents/representatives and heard from them concerning their groups. Here is a very brief summary of some of the activities of MISEVI.
Louise de Marillac – A Pilgrimage: Montmirail (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 5, 2022 | Formation
In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Sister Kara Davis, D.C. tells us about St. Louise’s journey to Montmirail and how we are invited to go and do likewise in our own way, today.
Every Catholic An Apostle: A new book on the Life of Thomas A. Judge, CM, 1868-1933
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 22, 2017 | Formation, News, Other Branch News
A new biography of Fr. Judge, "Every Catholic An Apostle" by William L. Portier, is available from mid-October, in English, and a Spanish translation is being prepared to be available in the Spring of 2018. Born in Boston of immigrant parents, Thomas A. Judge, CM...
A Focus on the Common Good @StJohnsU
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 21, 2017 | Formation, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A Focus on the Common Good. Homelessness and the Need for Systemic Change. That was the name of the conference sponsored by the Vincentian Center for Church and Society at St. John's University this morning. The event is the biennial Vincentian Chair for Social...
Vincent truly believed in partnership in the church
by John Freund, CM | Oct 21, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Vincent truly believed in partnership in the church and that is why he listened, learned and trusted the instincts and wisdom of Louise. Together they imagined and gave birth to a movement that has inspired us all.
Charism of the Sisters of Charity Federation Today
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 20, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Sisters of Charity
A brief overview of the Sisters of Charity Federation on their anniversary reveals quite vividly that the charism embraces today’s challenges in many ways.
Niagara Wire receives letter from KKK @NiagaraUniv #IamVincent @NiagaraWire
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 19, 2017 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections
Student newspapers are one of the places you're likely to meet Vincentians. Today I met Ferrah Staley, who penned the following article for the Niagara "Wire." Ferrah is like Frederic Ozanam. She wrote, responding to this: by Ferrah Staley and Gabrielle Jackson Our...
The Summons #IamVincent
by Ana Davila | Oct 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
When I reflect on my first few weeks with my community and the St. Vincent de Paul society, I cannot help but listen and relate to the hymn, “The Summons”. Each line in this song is a question which seems to directly hit the points I am feeling in this phase of my...
A Call to Collective Impact and Thorough Formation #famvin400
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 18, 2017 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Systemic change has got a "big sister" called collective impact. You've read about it often on .famvin. And formation -- history and spirituality -- well, you know, it's just our thing! The Vincentian Family at Rome was privileged to hear Vincentian Fr. Dennis...
The Finger of God
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Just last week at the end of a sequence of calamitous happenings in the country and world, someone remarked that if he had one wish it would be that when turning on the news he’d hear something other than bad news. His wish caught the dark and heavy feelings of the...
We need to work smarter
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
The poor deserve more than good-hearted amateurs. They deserve experts.