Formation
The Rosary As Scrapbook of Mary’s Memories
You all know what a scrapbook is. It is not about throwing away scraps. It is about keeping memories alive.
Edge of the Road Leading to Jerusalem
Jesus is merciful. For he cares for those who call on him in their needs. He does not leave them at the edge of the...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History III
Evangelization cannot be limited to announcing the word but must be done through deeds.
The king and his kingdom are out of this world
Thirty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (B), November 22, 2015 – Dan 7, 13-14; Rev 1, 5-8; Jn 18, 33b-37 He has made us into a kingdom (Rev 1, 6) Christ is King because he serves and gives his life for all in a perfect and...
Leavings – A reflection by Ellen Dauwer SC
Leavings, a moving reflection by Ellen Dauwer in Global Sisters Report Series at the NCR This time of year, between fall and winter, is one of letting go. As the Earth embraces the falling leaves and begins the decaying process to form fertile soil for spring, we too...
Who Has Seen the Wind? – Going Deeper into Our Lord
Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday November 17, 2015 Who Has Seen the Wind? - Going Deeper into Our Lord - Hear God’s Voice - Christ made us Holy Vincentian Family always pray and visit Famvin for prayer, knowledge and sharing. Pray always. Beloved Lord:...
Connect and Learn: Sisters of Charity Federation (N.A.)
The Federation of the Sisters of Charity of North America is comprised of 12 women religious congregations, representing more than 4,000 members, who recognize their particular character and spirit in the charism of the tradition of Charity founded by St. Vincent de...
Thanks for Listening
“Thanks for Listening” writes Pat Griffin in his series on Considering Consecrated Life Brandon Stanton is a young, New York Times’ bestselling author with three books in print. He draws over 15 million followers on Facebook. His ambition, he says, is to take...
e-Book – The Value of Mercy According to St. Vincent
As we approach the beginning of the Jubilee Year of Mercy .famvin is happy to present an eBook called "The Value of Mercy According to Vincent de Paul" by Paulino Sáez López, C.M. Reflecting on the understanding of the words “mercy” “compassion” and “charity”, we are...
60 seconds with Sr. Mary Catherine Conway, DC
Sister Mary Catherine Conway, D.C., says she learned one of her greatest lessons in ministry from a first grader. Catch more 60 Seconds with Sister videos from Daughters of Charity throughout the Year of Consecrated Life. https://youtu.be/EsySPTV9KMo Daughters of...
Driven to distraction
In his weekly Servant Leader in the Frédéric's E-Gazette November 12, 2015 SVDP CEO reflects on drivers driven to distraction, our spirituality and our mission. He writes... On three separate occasions last week my car was nearly hit by someone running a red light or...
Servant leadership – Vincent and Louise
Sr. Maggie Reynolds, a Daughter of Charity in Australia, offers this review of the concept of Servant Leadership and how Vincent and Louise exemplified it. She reads their lives through the lens of Robert Greenleaf's three foundational questions for servant leaders to...