Formation

Daring to Risk a Caring Response: The Sisters of Charity’s Service during the Spanish Influenza Pandemic

by Megan Simmermeyer | July 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Sisters of Charity, who embody a legacy of service and caring for others, met the challenge presented by the flu epidemic in 1918.

July 26: Arrival of Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions in the U.S.

by Famvin Media Resources | July 24, 2020 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments

They sailed to Baltimore, MD, primarily to establish a seminary in the Louisiana territory.

A Canadian View: Justice for All

by Jim Paddon | July 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

Poverty and racism have always been intertwined. If we do not include address both, it will be difficult to realize any positive results that may finally lead to Justice For All.

Some Wish They Had a Mask To Wear!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 23, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

In the midst of the debate about wearing masks some wish they had a mask to wear.

June 30: First Miraculous Medals

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 27, 2021 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation

The Miraculous Medal is a material object that points to the spiritual... a visible reminder of invisible realities....

Separating Justice from Jargon

by Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, CM | Jun 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

A not-so-simple question about critical race theory plumbs the depths of our DEI work

Daughters of Charity, Blessed Martyrs of Arras

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 25, 2021 | Formation

The French Revolution challenged each religious person's fidelity to Jesus Christ and to the Church. ...

Seeing the Face of Christ in Others. . .

by John Freund, CM | Jun 6, 2015 | Formation

Seeing the Face of Christ in Others. . .

60 Seconds with Sr. Teresa Daly DC

by John Freund, CM | Jun 6, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Featured Videos, Reflections

Sister Teresa Daly, D.C., talks about the importance of dignity when serving those in need.

Take this ring!

by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2015 | Formation, Sisters of Charity

Tracy Kemme, soon to make her vows as a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, shares a moving reflection that bridges a span of over 60 years. (Global Sisters Report) After Mass and breakfast at the Motherhouse one morning a few weeks ago, Sister Flo asked me to stop by...

Thomas McKenna – Taken for granted

by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

McKenna – Taken for Granted

A Theology for Systemic Change?

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 4, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change

True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar. It comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.”

Dangers that cause me to limit my possibilities…

by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2015 | Formation, News, Sisters of Charity

I wondered, “What dangers, real or perceived, cause me to limit my possibilities or alter my course when I am discerning God’s call?”

Brief Note: Systemic Change Toolkits

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 3, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change

Brief Note: Don't forget: if you are beginning a Systemic Change project, there is much information available in the systemic change toolkits. Click this link to view the toolkits in many languages. And pass on the quick link to everyone: http://famvin.org/toolkits .

Inventive love blooming where it is planted

by Ross Dizon | Jun 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (B), June 7, 2015 – Ex 24, 3-8; Heb 9, 11-15; Mk 14, 12-16. 22-26 He is mediator of a new covenant (Heb 9, 15) To belong to the new covenant is to draw our life from Jesus’ love and to live loving as he did. Since Jesus shed his...