Calls for social change are quickly politicized …therefore quickly colored red or blue, rarely purple. I wonder how St. Vincent would be colored?
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by John Freund, CM | July 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Luke 4:18 – “He has sent me to… bring good news to the poor.”
by Mary Frances Jaster | July 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
In 1993, my husband Bill and I set out on a new journey and, together with the Vincentian priests and brothers, birthed the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers (which is now part of MISEVI).
by Famvin Media Resources | July 4, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Learn about St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. and his Vincentian mission in China around the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, in this presentation.
by .famvin | July 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In 1793, Elizabeth Ann Seton met a dashing man who sweetly called her his dear “Eliza.” That man, William Magee Seton, became the husband Elizabeth dearly loved.
by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Calls for social change are quickly politicized …therefore quickly colored red or blue, rarely purple. I wonder how St. Vincent would be colored?
by Ross Dizon | May 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the peace between natives and foreigners, whites and blacks, men and women. One, then, need not be upset by...
by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
by Alexander Correa, CM | May 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I BELIEVE in God, the Lord of history who is and who comes; I BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, the Lord of life, who gave Himself for me, for you, for all without exception and who awaits me in the tabernacle; who is delivered as food under the species of bread and wine; who...
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Framing The Scene (John 11:1-45) I remember a wise person once telling me that there’s no such thing as an un-interpreted fact. Everything you see out there you see through some kind of frame, some angle of approach that not only affects how you see, but more...
by Jim Claffey | May 10, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change
“Speaking truth to power….Making our voices heard---" Advocacy: the process of supporting a cause or proposal, pleading or arguing in favor of an idea or policy. Advocacy is active, not passive, and can take many forms. But for Vincentians it means taking the...
by Ross Dizon | May 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus encourages his followers as he bids them farewell. He reveals that he is the way and the truth and the life. Jesus bids his followers farewell. He knows it troubles them. So, he says: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith...
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Pray - Good Hearts of Vincentians - JOHN 6:52-59 - Vincentians Desire and Aim to Serve Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Pray We pray each day as Vincentians. We know we are called by Jesus to serve those we serve. We see Jesus especially in...
by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2017 | Formation
"Anxiety over her son was the last major obstacle to the tranquility she needed to begin the Company. By 1633, she could devote herself to the spiritual formation of the Daughters and to foster the love they had for each other, which in turn was to be motivated by the...
by Alicia Duhne and Tayde de Callataÿ | May 7, 2017 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
We are sending you this prayer on the occasion of the International Day of Prayer for AIC on May 9, 2017 when we will celebrate the Feast of Saint Louise. Please distribute it widely among all your local groups. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: MAY 9, 2017 FEAST OF SAINT...
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | May 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"I will truly desire [your heart] once it returns to God and demonstrates to Him that it only wants what He wants and when it examines the future in order to carry out acts of valor and generosity." (LDM, l. 152). "You are generous enough to bear this burden and to...
by Famvin Media Resources | May 5, 2017 | Formation
As St. Louise’s feast day approaches, we would like to highlight a series of three videos in which Sr. Louise Sullivan, DC talks with Sr. Elisabeth Charpy, DC about St. Louise’s life and works.