Formation
Which Story Interests You Most?
by John Freund, CM | June 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Whose story are you most aware of? Can you recognize the interconnection of all stories? Do Vincentians have a special vocation as storytellers?
Person of Jesus More than Proposition
by Ross Dizon | June 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XV
by John Freund, CM | June 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “After the evening examination of conscience, keep silence until after meditation the next day…”
AIC Training Video Series for Feast of Saint Louise, Part 9
by Famvin Media Resources | June 21, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity | 0 Comments
The ninth and final video in a series offered by the AIC International Training Team to mark the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac.
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To the Virgin Mary With Saint Louise (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 8, 2022 | Formation
A new video by the Daughters of Charity International is appropriate for both Mary’s Month of May and the Feast of St. Louise.
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Wicked Questions Lead to Reflection on Mental Health in Service
by Julia Gerwe | May 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
My years of service have taught me the importance of asking wicked questions.
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Multi-faceted Louise de Marillac: “A Saint for Everyone” (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2022 | Formation
On May 9 we will celebrate the feast day of Saint Louise de Marillac. Learn more in this video by the Daughters of Charity International.
Anniversary of the Death of Blessed Marguerite Rutan, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 9, 2017 | Formation
Brief SlideShare presentation of the life of Blessed Marguerite Rutan, Daughter of Charity, martyr of the French Revolution.
Becoming a Unicorn in Lent
by Michael Thomson, CVV 17 | Apr 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Change. A word that we throw around a lot. To make or become different. An act or process through which something becomes different. In the startup tech space that I work in now, change is often viewed as something highly desired. In fact, everyone is looking for that...
The Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism • Part 8 • Vincent and Louise – A Lived and Living Vision #famvin400
by John Freund, CM | Apr 8, 2017 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the eighth and last of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study based upon “The Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism in light of the Social Doctrine of the Church” by Sr. María Pilar López. As noted earlier, "These...
To Have the Blessed Sacrament in the Community • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Apr 7, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"Perhaps they have told you that I have spoken on how essential the presence of the Blessed Sacrament is there, not ouly because of necessity, but so that Our Lord may take possession of the house in the eyes of those in any way associated with this work." (l. 203)....
Lent 2017 – On Welcoming Those Who Are Poor
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 7, 2017 | Formation
This little presentation is based on an excerpt of a past Lenten letter of Fr. Robert Maloney. It urges us to reconstruct our deepest selves as both a dwelling place for God and a refuge for the poor.
He Leads People to the Poor: Bill Sweeney #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 6, 2017 | News, Reflections
Bill Sweeney could easily say, "I am Vincent." He's got Vincent's heart and Vincent's style: he leads people to the poor. https://youtu.be/9QhUwo7UPbY Parishioners at St. Francis de Sales Church, Belle Harbor, NY (USA) gather for a Lenten dinner. Young and old, Bill...
Get to Know: Hannah Brock
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
As the Anniversary Year committee has adopted an initiative to combat homelessness for this year and beyond, it's good to get to know people who work in this line. Depaul International is an acknowledged leader and member of the Vincentian Family. Vincentians of...
Return to the Spirit • A Video From Fr. Tomaž Mavrič
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Here is the third video of the series dedicated to Folleville, presented by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM. You can see the first video of this third series in this link, and the second in this link. Let us recall that two series have already been published: In the first series...
A Vincentian View: The Way of the Cross
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: The Way of the Cross Are you in the practice of praying the Stations of the Cross? I have known a number of people for whom this is a regular devotion. In different parishes and situations, I have heard the Stations said in numerous ways. Some...