Formation

Modern Slavery – Human Trafficking

by Dee Mansi | August 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Modern slavery – It’s happening all around us in places we might visit on a regular basis

Homelessness and COVID-19 in an International Context

by Mark McGreevy and Molly Seeley | August 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This blog provides a snapshot of how different countries, systems and cultures are responding to the impact of COVID on homeless populations.

The Pope Video • The Maritime World

by .famvin | August 8, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Maritime World.

Meekness

by Famvin Media Resources | August 7, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

The practical wisdom of St. Vincent with regard to meekness– a wisdom learned from Jesus Christ.

Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (1861-1936), Member of Society of St. Vincent de Paul

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 1, 2021 | Formation

Member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, martyr, patron saint of Romani people.

Life of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 30, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation

A brief presentation of the biography of St. Justin de Jacobis.

Is the Our Father a Radical Prayer?

by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Jesus was a radical who was fully committed to doing God’s will. He showed us how radical he was when laid down his life for us. As he hung on the cross he said “Father, forgive them. They know not what they are doing.” Certainly the words of a radical!

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...