Formation
Prophets After Jesus Christ’s Own Heart
by Ross Dizon | June 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XVI
by John Freund, CM | June 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Go to bed modestly and fall asleep with a good thought.”
June 30: First Miraculous Medals
by Famvin Media Resources | June 27, 2021 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation | 0 Comments
Separating Justice from Jargon
by Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, CM | June 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
A not-so-simple question about critical race theory plumbs the depths of our DEI work
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Mother Deafness Is Real!
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Most mothers already know instinctively when “mother deafness” manifests itself in their teenagers. It is one of the most confusing and stressful periods of mothering.
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Raising Awareness of the Sin of Racism
by Sandy Figueroa | May 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In an attempt to raise awareness of the sin of racism, the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York have presented conferences, webinars, and other educational resources.
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Out of the Darkness with Louise de Marillac and Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Lisa Lickona | May 12, 2022 | Formation
Meditating on the trials and struggles of St. Louise de Marillac and Mother Seton gives us hope in these uncertain times.
“Charism Formation” vs. Empowerment Programs
by John Freund, CM | Apr 26, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change
Fr. Dennis Holtschneider maintains the answer is not informational charism programs but empowerment of the laity.
The Five-Hour Rule
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 25, 2017 | Formation, Social
Sometimes, you run into something on the web or on blogs that is just helpful to share. The Five-Hour Rule is one of those things. The Five-hour rule is about lifelong learning and the commitment to it. Online learning is the wave of the present (no, not the future...
Burning, Listening and Welcoming
by Ross Dizon | Apr 25, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the last word about unheeding, cold and uncaring hearts turning into hearts that listen, are burning and welcoming. The disciples heading toward Emmaus know that the word, like the flames shooting out of burning brush, spreads quickly. Hence, the question of...
God in the Garden – Vincentians Seek
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God in the Garden - Vincentians Seek - We Need to Pray - Vincentians Do Not Judge Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God in the Garden In the beginning, God made a garden, rich with compost and humus, a black loam that smelled of dawn. Seeds began sprouting in this...
April 23: Anniversary of the Foundation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 23, 2017 | Formation
Shortly after Frederic Ozanam's death, Pope Pius IX addressed a delegation of four hundred members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul who had been sent to Rome: "My children, you are crusaders of Christ in a world which will listen no longer to sermons, nor heed...
Four Lessons: Responding to the Homelessness Crisis
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 23, 2017 | Formation
In a recent article, "Four Lessons from Leading Companies Responding to the Refugee Crisis," Philippe Sion, Jaclyn Marcatili, Laura Watry give a "map" for the Vincentian Family when thinking about homelessness. They said, Inspired by a recent blog written about the...
St. Vincent and Putting People in Boxes
by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2017 | Formation
See what happens when instead of putting people in boxes we separate and look for what we have in common.
Trust Between People • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Apr 21, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"You have too great a love of holy poverty and too much confidence in God to do that. These are the two pillars of the Company of the Daughters of Charity. [...] I do not know if I am mistaken, but I believe that Our Lord always desires more confidence than prudence...
Frederic Ozanam’s Birthday: April 23
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 21, 2017 | Formation
Sunday is the birthday of Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Paris of the early 19th century was in the grip of great upheavals.