Articles in Formation

Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Shadow Pandemic

by .famvin | June 6, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

The LCUSA Advocacy Committee is helping to shine a light on a surge of domestic violence that has accompanied COVID-19 lockdowns around the world.

The Pope Video • Compassion for the World

by .famvin | June 6, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

The Mystical Journey of Louise de Marillac

by .famvin | June 5, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

Benito Martínez Betanzos, CM reflects on the mysticism of Saint Louise.

Trinity – From Puzzle To Be Solved To Model To Be Lived

by John Freund, CM | June 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

It has been a journey from Trinity as a puzzle to Trinity as a model for my life.

Lenten Video Series: Day 2, Heart of Love

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Feb 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 2: Heart of Love

What Did St. Vincent Do For the Homeless of His Day?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 27, 2020 | Collaboration, Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.

Lenten Video Series: Day 1, A Gift from God

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Feb 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 1: A Gift from God

Keeping Things That Spark Joy

by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

“Keep things that spark joy and get rid of the rest” is the mantra of people seeking to declutter their lives. What sparked joy in St. Vincent and St. Louise?

Why Be a Daughter of Charity in the 21st Century?

by María Dolores Guerra Ferrera, DC | May 16, 2019 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Greetings. My name is Dolores. I have been asked to share with all of you in a few words why I am a Daughter of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. So I begin by explaining why I follow "this man who gave his life for you and for me." Any option today, given the social...

A Vincentian View: The Force of the Spirit

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The Paraclete draws us closer together around important values and with mutual respect. The Paraclete then sends us forth to deal with the people of our world in a supportive and Christian manner.

Quiet Change Agents Giants

by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Jean Vanier changed the attitude of the world to people we might arrogantly label as handicapped. St. Vincent changed the attitude of so many in France towards the poor.

Dear, Precious, Very Costly Indeed

by Ross | May 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the perfect model of love to the end. His true and dear followers, then, are those who love one another as he has loved them. Jesus’ followers are as dear to him as children are dear to their parents. And since he is going to be with them only a little while...