Formation

Racism and Humankind

by Bernard Massarini, C.M. | June 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We, the members of the Vincentian Family in the United States of America firmly state: the lives of men and women of color matter; they are our concern and our sorrow.

Bl. Marguerite Rutan, D.C.

by Famvin Media Resources | June 26, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

Blessed Marguerite Rutan was a French Daughter of Charity who served as the mother superior of a hospital until the time of the French Revolution, when she was executed based on allegations of fanaticism and anti-Revolution sentiment. Guillotined on 9 April 1794 at...

Who You Calling a Vincentian”?

by John Freund, CM | June 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

Who is a VIncentian? Is it an organization, a mindset, a federation of religious organizations? Let me suggest that it is a way of looking at things shared by a number of people.

Evictions: A Two-sided Problem!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | June 25, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

Cynthia Griffith presents some stark facts about evictions faced by both renters and landlords.

Sisters and Brothers All by Blood

by Ross Dizon | Jun 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the only Son who is in the bosom of the Father. Through him, we are children by adoption, and so we cry,...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XII

by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “The practice of your vocation consists in the frequent remembrance of the presence of God.”

AIC Training Video Series for Feast of Saint Louise, Part 3

by Famvin Media Resources | May 31, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

The third in a series of videos offered by the AIC International Training Team to mark the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac.

AIC begins its international assembly

by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2015 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

Over 130 Volunteers and delegates from the 53 AIC national associations begin meeting in Guatemala City

Fr. Griffin – The Triduum – What’s the rush?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2015 | Formation

Pat Griffin – “I’ve learned to stop rushing things that need time to grow.”

Five characteristics of Vincentian Spirituality?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2015 | Formation

The Vincentian Charism, Vincentian Spirituality and our Way of Life Juan Patricio Prager, CM, Province of Ecuador, offered these five characteristics of Vincentian Spirituality during the Latin American Encounter of the Vincentian Family (FaViLa), Guatemala – March...

Deciding to become a sister – A family’s response

by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

Sister Cabrini Thomas, D.C., talks about her family’s response to her decision to become a Daughter of Charity.

Ladies of Charity reflection for 5th Sunday of Lent

by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2015 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

Ladies of Charity Reflection for Fifth Sunday of Lent, 2015.

A favorite prayer of the Daughters of Charity

by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

It has long been a favorite prayer of the Daughters of Charity but few know its origin and history…

Drawing power

by Ross Dizon | Mar 18, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Fifth Sunday of Lent (B), March 22, 2015 – Jer 31, 31-34; Heb 5, 7-9; Jn 12, 20-33 He learned obedience from what he suffered (Heb 5, 8) Lifted up from the earth, Jesus seals a new pact. The Lord promises a new covenant. It will not be like that of Sinai, which was...