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
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History IX
by John Freund, CM | November 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent wrote: “what a beautiful sight are the poor if we consider them in God…”
Vincentian Advent Reflection (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | November 28, 2021 | Formation | 4 Comments
This video presents two brief Vincentian Advent reflections: one on the Incarnation, and the other on Wisdom.
The Daughters of Charity in Ireland
by Famvin Media Resources | November 26, 2021 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, News | 0 Comments
Learn about the Daughters of Charity in Ireland in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
Should We Imitate a Servant King?
by John Freund, CM | November 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The most effective reporters highlight the impact on the life and concerns of a viewer. Pope Francis seems to instinctively do the same.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul: An International Network of Charity From Its Beginnings
by .famvin | Sep 9, 2022 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“I would like to embrace the whole world in a network of charity.” This quote, attributed to Frederic Ozanam, says it well– and within a century, his dream was realized.
Jesus – An Obnoxious Guest
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Just imagine! You spent a lot of time, money, and energy in preparing a dinner party… perhaps a wedding or a birthday.
Talking With and About the Homeless – A New Year’s Resolution
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I wonder how many people will make a New Year’s resolution to talk with and about the homeless.
Vulnerable
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Sharon Browning writes in her blog about something that we as Vincentians have a great concern for…the Vulnerable: We Americans recently learned that our government has banned the use of 7 words and phrases in budget documents being prepared by at least one agency...
Journey to Emmitsburg
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 29, 2017 | Formation
In honor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Feast Day on January 4, let this SlideShare presentation help you visualize what it would have been like to live as the first Sisters of Charity did.
Enrich Your Catholic Faith Life in the New Year
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 29, 2017 | Formation
Looking for a way to enrich your Catholic Faith Life in the New Year? Fr. Ron Hoye, C.M., director of the Catholic Home Study (CHS), is offering Catholic teaching and enrichment to people who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. Sponsored by his...
Words That Glow
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Words That Glow (Isaiah 6:11; John 1:23) A familiar phrase, “It leapt off the page at me!” Of all the lines and sentences in a book, one starts to glow and flash out as if it were being spoken to me personally. I mention this because a single sentence occurring in...
Pope Francis’ Poetically Powerful Insights
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis offered poetically powerful insights in his homily at midnight mass and his noon message to the city and the world.
Hope of Israel and of all Nations
by Ross Dizon | Dec 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the hope of Israel and of all nations. Those who trust in him and welcome him rise. They fall, on the other hand, those who distrust and reject him. Joseph and Mary are devout Jews. That is why they come with the child Jesus to the temple to...
Promoting Empowerment in a World of Rampant Toxic Charity
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
What do you think of when you read the word “Sustainability?” Maybe you think solar panels, or houses made of recycled materials. Maybe you think of maintaining schedules or choosing which organizations or tasks require your time and attention. Over the past five...
Food for All that Gives Life and Saves
by Ross Dizon | Dec 25, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Already at birth, Jesus offers himself as the food that gives life and saves. Unless we eat his flesh and drink his blood, we have no life within us. Mary does not lay her child in a crib. Rather, she lays him, wrapped in swaddling clothes, in a manger, which holds...