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Formation
Contribution of Bishop John Timon, C.M. to Early U.S. Church and Society
by Famvin Media Resources | April 16, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
What Can We Learn From Anniversaries?
by John Freund, CM | April 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Whatever the anniversary, it gives us a chance to look back over the years since the event we’re marking, and reflect on how it has shaped us.
What is Systemic Change?
by Corry Wink | April 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
We are called to help our neighbours to change the circumstances of their lives by helping them remove the barriers which keep which keep them in poverty.
Women Religious Once Again Stepping Up
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 15, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
As evictions increase women religious are once again stepping up.
Lenten Video Series, Day 21: There Will Be Joy
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Halfway through our 2022 Lenten Series, we return to Father Aidan Rooney, C.M. to reflect on what we’ve seen so far. Ask yourself how you’ve related to our stories. What have you learned?
Vows of the Daughters of Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 25, 2022 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
The annual and renewable vows of the Daughters of Charity are a progressive confirmation of their particular charism–
each year a new YES is pronounced in freedom to the vocation to which God calls them.
The Things They Carry
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 6, 2016 | Formation
At some point in your life, you have probably been asked the question, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you?" Now, imagine it is not a desert island and it is only one thing. And that one thing is what helps carry you...
Be Optimistic – Vincentian Spirituality
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Be Optimistic - Vincentian Spirituality - I believe... - Advent First Week Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Be Optimistic The Christmas ideal is different. Yes, take care of your health. But understand how important it is and central to the Christmas message, to be...
Sisters of Charity Renew Their Vows This Week
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 4, 2016 | Formation
December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, is the traditional day on which Sisters of Charity reaffirm their vows.
A Time to Wait for God’s Coming
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
St. Luke, in his Gospel, before writing about the birth of Jesus, speaks about the coming of God in the life of Zechariah and Elizabeth (Lk1:5-24). Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments of the Lord. But still...
Vincentians Confronting Racism
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 4, 2016 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Racism rears its ugly head whenever Vincentians are silent. Vincentians of.... Wherever. In the United States -- In England, India, Ireland, Australia -- racism is still a problem. Allies of the poor must speak against racism and counter it in all its forms. In an oft...
Father Vincent Taught Us That! • “Contributions” #8
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the eighth 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...
Thanksgiving Meal – Dividing? Transforming?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2016 | Church, Formation, Pope, Reflections
Judging from internet posts, many people experienced political indigestion as they celebrated the traditional American Thanksgiving meal. This stands in stark contrast to the experience of another meal of thanksgiving described in the Academy Award winning film. Pope...
Louise de Marillac: Listening and Respecting the Views of the Poor
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Dec 2, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
One of the administrators of the hospital in Nantes, who has been in Paris, “spoke to me about the seasoning of your soup. I believe you should not hesitate to add some cloves to it since it is the custom of the region. Likewise, Sister, since the Fathers of the Poor...
Dec. 1: Foundation of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 2, 2016 | Formation
December 1 marks the anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), of Kentucky, USA. They are part of the Vincentian Family because they followed the rule of St. Vincent de Paul. They belong to the Sisters of Charity Federation. From their...