“…make up your mind to unite spiritual assistance to the corporal service you render.”
Formation
“Prayer in Motion” in St. Louise’s Story
by Famvin Media Resources | February 28, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Let’s look at “Prayer in Motion” as seen in the life of St. Louise.
Lenten Video Series: Day 10, Rosary Rally
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | February 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 10: Rosary Rally.
How to Help Rough Sleepers this Winter
by Riana Brown | February 27, 2021 | Formation, News | 0 Comments
Eight Vincentian charities have come together to share advice on what the public can do to help those facing the dangers of sleeping rough in life-threatening cold conditions.
Origin of Catholic Hospitals In The U.S.A. – The Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Carl Pieber, CM | February 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In 1828, St. Louis had around 6,000 residents but no hospital when four members of the Sisters of Charity moved there.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 2
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 23, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the respect for human life in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
The Congregation of the Mission: Revitalizing Our Identity
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 21, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Some preparatory materials are being provided ahead of the 2022 CM General Assembly, for reflection and sharing. One of the documents is “The identity of the CM at the beginning of its fifth centenary” by Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, CM.
Merciful Savior – Reaching Out
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Merciful Savior - Reaching Out – Gateway to Heaven – Lord Give Me Courage Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Merciful Savior Vincentians know the Wonderful, merciful Savior. Precious Redeemer and friend, who would have thought that a Lamb could rescue the souls of all...
Nigerian Perspective on the Ongoing Formation Program
by Fr. Ambrose Esigbemi Umetietie, CM | Nov 14, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections
September 9 – November 4, 2016 I am Fr. Ambrose Esigbemi Umetietie, CM from the province of Nigeria. After my ordination in August 2013, I was sent to Chad International Mission. However, I had to spend about five months in Cameroon to learn French before resuming my...
Nov. 13: Feast Day of St. Agostina Pietrantoni
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 13, 2016 | Formation
Today is the feast day of Saint Agostina Livia Pietrantoni (1864-1894), of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret. From her page on the Vatican website: Sister Agostina was sent to the Hospital of Santo Spirito where 700 years of...
Living with the Awareness of Human Mortality
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Nov 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In one of the Indian myths, there is a saying that, “the greatest wonder in the world is that every day we see many people dying, but those who live lead their lives as though there is no death.” As the liturgical year of the church is coming to an end, the scripture...
Seeing Those Who Are Poor • “Contributions” #5
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the fifth of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...
The End of My Rope • Tales of the Miraculous Virgin
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 12, 2016 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections
In less than a month, the Vincentian Family will greet the Virgin with special affection in its invocation of "Miraculous." Surely this month many reflections will be published online, on her history, present, etc. Two weeks ago, we...
What Does It Mean To Be Truly Connected In This Day and Age?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
We were made to be in relationship with one another. … Framing our connection in such a way draws us not only into the hearts of one another, but ultimately it leads us into the heart of God.
Louise de Marillac: Virgin Mary Cares of this World
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Nov 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
“I gaze upon you today, most pure Virgin Mother of Grace, since it was you who not only provided the matter for the formation of the sacred body of your Son, at a time when you were not as yet actually a mother, but by bringing Him into the world, you have become both...
Nov. 11, 1858: First Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 11, 2016 | Formation
Mother Xavier Ross was the Foundress and First Mother of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, Kansas. She was part of a band of sisters in Nashville, Tennessee who had originally separated from the Mother House in Nazareth, Kentucky. Mother Xavier and her Sisters...