Fr. Rooney reflects on the principle of solidarity in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
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by John Freund, CM | March 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
What enabled Vincent to keep his lamps lit in the face of tragedy? What can we learn from him?
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 1, 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 11: Relationship with God.
by Noreen White | March 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I began my volunteering with the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in Ethiopia as a Vincentian Lay Missionary (VLM) volunteer in 2013 for three months.
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.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 20, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the principle of solidarity in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
by Jaime L. Waters | Feb 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus very clearly calls out injustice, and we must do the same.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 18, 2022 | Formation
How did Divine Providence lead Saints Vincent and Louise, step by step? Learn more in this presentation based on...
by Ross Dizon | Aug 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the definitive divine word that teaches us to be humble. He is also the perfect response of humility to the divine word. Jesus goes to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees. Since the Pharisees love places of honor at banquets, one can suppose...
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 22, 2016 | Formation
Years before Vincent de Paul founded the Congregation of the Mission or the Daughters of Charity, the Vincentian charism of service began to take its first steps in a small town in eastern France, called Châtillon-les-Dombes (today Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne). Today,...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
"Your Sins are forgiven" – The Largest Room! – St. Anthony's Bread – Christian Ways Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast, Repost from June 2013 “Your Sins are forgiven.” (Luke 36:49) These words of Jesus are so beautiful in our lives. We are forgiven no matter what we...
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 21, 2016 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
It was in Châtillon-les-Dombes, a small French village, that St. Vincent created on August 23, 1617 the first of the “Confraternities,” later called “Charities.” This was the nucleus from which stemmed the AIC (known in the United States as Ladies of Charity). Watch...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Lay Missionaries
“In this life, we cannot always do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” - Mother Theresa VLM’s moto is to “do one thing, do something.” Ethiopia has previously been stereotyped as a country that has had many problems. Although there may be some...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
J. Patrick Murphy, CM writes of Mr. Vincent that he had a feisty temper, was a good mimic, could tell a good story, and was charming to women. He proposes the following Lesson "Know your gifts, strengths and limits - then leverage them." On March 28, 1659, a year and...
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 19, 2016 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The Confraternity of Charity was the first institutional expression of the Vincentian charism– lay leadership for social action. This came about when St. Vincent proposed that the women of the parish in Chatillon-les-Dombes join together for organized charity.
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 18, 2016 | Formation
We live the faith in community, sure that the Spirit is with us. This song is in Spanish, but the words follow below. It's well worth a listen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxpM9l2IJsY The lyrics of this...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The Olympics should be a joyful event. But when jealousy, racism, bullying and meanness get together, it's a bad mix. Her hair, her patriotism -- all objects of criticism. Instead of celebrating with this wonderful young woman, parts of the world -- especially the...