Formation

Addressing the Homelessness of College Students

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 27, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

Partnering with St. John’s University in Queens, the Dax Program is designed to assist homeless and housing insecure college students by providing housing, supportive services, and financial assistance for food, transportation, and academic expenses.

AIC Training Video Series for Feast of Saint Louise, Part 2

by Famvin Media Resources | May 27, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity | 0 Comments

The second in a series of videos offered by the AIC International Training Team to mark the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac.

A Vincentian View: The Life Within

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Mary knew Joseph. As we are attentive to her, we learn about the one who stood beside her for much of her life.

Are We Ministerial “Rip Van Winkles”?

by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

For over twenty years we have been living in the very early stages of a “digital revolution.” We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.

Lenten Video Series, Day 42: Small Sacrifices

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Enjoy this bonus clip from our 2022 Lenten Series: The Joy of Sacrifice!

A mission of love

by Ellen Sprigg | Apr 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

It has been two years since the SCN Volunteer Program has been able to bring a team of volunteers back to Belize, due to the global pandemic that has become our daily life.

Lenten Video Series, Day 41: He Is Risen

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

We’ve journeyed together for 40 days, and now we’ve arrived in the joy of Easter.

Peace and Reconciliation at All Costs

by Ross Dizon | Feb 14, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Christ is our peace. He breaks down, through his flesh, the wall of hatred that separates us from one another. Justice and peace are what the commandment, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,” seeks. It forbids vengeance like that of Lamech, who boasts, “I...

Raise Young Vincentians

by Elizabeth Astridge | Feb 14, 2017 | Formation, Vincentian Family

Whenever we attend any Vincentian Family Gatherings, Matt and I always introduce our children (who are ages 3 and 1) as the littlest Vincentians of the Family. While we constantly have the “raise little Vincentians” voice in the backs of our heads, I wonder, do all...

Jesus Wants to Help Vincentians – MARK 7:14-23

by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Jesus Wants to Help Vincentians - MARK 7:14-23 - God Always Wants to Work With Us – Vincentians are the Salt Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast - Happy Valentine's Day! Jesus Wants to Help Vincentians The kingdom of God surpasses all human limitations. He calls us and...

AIC: 400 Years (Video Presentation)

by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Social

We present you a video prepared by the International Association of Charities (AIC) which, during 2017, celebrates the 400th anniversary of its founding: AIC – International Association of Charities – is a network of 150,000 local volunteers, mainly women, who work in...

St. Louise de Marillac’s Gift to the Church

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 12, 2017 | Formation

Recently we posted a ten-part series on “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church.” In a similar vein, the following YouTube video begins with the question: “What is Louise de Marillac’s gift to the Church?”

Vincentians of Wherever: The Heart of Saint Vincent Continues to Beat at “le Berceau”

by Rev. Philippe Lamblin, C.M. | Feb 12, 2017 | Formation, News, Reflections

Arriving at Dax on February 6, 2017 by the TGV (France’s high-speed train service) at night, Frédéric was a little late to take me to the Berceau of Saint Vincent de Paul. He immediately told me: "The migrants have arrived." And added: "These are mostly single women...

Is Being Single the Same as Being a Consecrated Single Person? • A Weekly Reflection with Louise

by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Feb 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

"At present the priests of Saint-Sulpice are sending for four girls from the refugee center to help our sisters. Should they be allowed to do so, or would it be more fitting for the convalescent patients to come for their own meals? There are six of our sisters,...

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Collaboration

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 10, 2017 | Formation

Sr. Judith Metz, S.C. writes: We sometimes think of our lives as small, mundane, tucked away in an insignificant part of the world and having little impact. So we wonder, “Have I accomplished anything worthwhile?” Yet, deep within ourselves, we know that if we have...