Formation

A Call to Change (Part I)

by .famvin | June 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

What makes us believe that any changes that might occur during 2020 will create a new society, a society of justice and equality?

A New Way of Thinking– A Par-Recycle Works Story

by .famvin | June 28, 2020 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses | 1 Comment

PAR-Recycle Works is a nonprofit electronics recycler in Philadelphia, USA. They have important stories to tell. Here’s one of them.

The Daughters of Charity prevent hunger among single mothers in Ethiopia during COVID-19

by .famvin | June 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Being a single mother of four is always a challenge, even more during a global pandemic.

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.

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

by John Freund, CM | Jun 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “After the evening examination of conscience, keep silence until after meditation the next day…”

AIC Training Video Series for Feast of Saint Louise, Part 9

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 21, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

The ninth and final video in a series offered by the AIC International Training Team to mark the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac.

June 20, 1847: Children of Mary Association

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 20, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Marian Youth

The mission of the Children of Mary, and its successor the Vincentian Marian Youth Movement, was confided by God to St. Catherine Labouré, through the Blessed Virgin Mary’s apparitions. On this date in 1847, Pontifical approval of the Children of Mary was obtained.

Judging those who are poor

by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2014 | Formation

Judging those who are poor! Websites abound with discussions that imply judgments about those who are poor. What is Vincent’s perspective on judging those who are poor.

External seminary

by Ross Dizon | Jul 9, 2014 | Formation, Reflections

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), July 13, 2014 – Is 55, 10-11; Rom 8, 18-23; Mt 13, 1-23 As we wait for redemption (Rom 8, 23) Jesus is the divine Word. Attuned to him and remaining in him, we will bear much fruit. God spoke through the prophets. He now speaks...

Practical Evangelization in the spirit of Vincent

by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2014 | Evangelization, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

As part of their ongoing preparation to celebrate their 400th anniversary the AIC (Association of International Charities) offers this continuing formation reflection devoted to practical evangelization in the spirit of Vincent.

Selling-point

by Ross Dizon | Jul 2, 2014 | Formation, Reflections

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), July 6, 2014 – Zech 9, 9-10; Rom 8, 9. 11-13; Mt 11, 25-30 Whoever does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him (Rom 8, 9) We are invited to a relaxing and renewing life together. And we can approach without...

“The dream” and the Ladies of Charity

by John Freund, CM | Jun 27, 2014 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity

Catherine Harkins, the first Lady of Charity in the USA, had a vivid dream of St. Vincent walking through snow-covered streets and gathering neglected children under his cloak.

Virtual Vincentian Heritage Tour

by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family

Travel with 18 Vincentians for three weeks as they experience the places that were significant to Vincent during his life.

Right on target?

by Ross Dizon | Jun 25, 2014 | Formation, Reflections

Saints Peter and Paul, June 29, 2014 – Acts 12, 1-11; 2 Tim 4, 6-8. 17-18; Mt 16, 13-19 To him be glory forever and ever! (2 Tim 4, 18) We get it right if we confess that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. But just like the one who got it right first, we...