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Formation
Venerable Jean-Léon Le Prévost: A Pioneer of Charity and Faith
by .famvin | October 11, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Jean-Léon Le Prévost’s contribution to the development of organized charity and the revival of faith during turbulent times in France is undeniable. With a life marked by personal challenges, he overcame adversity to become an example of dedication to others and to the cause of the Church.
October 17: St. Louise Established Our Lady as the Mother of the Daughters of Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | October 11, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Faced with potential difficulties in obtaining Church approval of the Daughters of Charity, St. Louise undertakes a pilgrimage to Chartres to ask for the help of Our Lady.
That’s it! I Can’t Take It Anymore!
by John Freund, CM | October 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Our lives have become pressure cookers. We can’t take it anymore!
Some react with more violence. Others curl up in a fetal position trying to protect themselves.
What it Means to See Beyond Myself and See Others
by Pam Matambanadzo, SSVP | October 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
As Vincentians, we have each answered a profound call—a vocation that goes beyond mere service or charity.
Congregation of the Holy Faith Sisters in Ireland
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 5, 2021 | Formation, News, Other Branch News
Learn about the Holy Faith Sisters in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
Do You Ignore “Nudges”?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
A big storm approaches. The weatherman urges everyone to get to higher ground. In his rectory, a priest says, “I won’t worry, God will save me.”
Vincent on the Trinity and Corpus Christi
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“(Vincent) often spoke of the mystery of the Trinity to the Vincentians and Daughters. In an article “As friends who love one another deeply – reflections on community living yesterday and today” Father Robert Maloney shares his reflections.
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 Reyes 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...