The Brothers of Charity wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy 2023, as brothers, faithful, trusting, and generous in the service of charity, in the footsteps of Father Triest.
Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Finding Meaning Along the Journey of Service
by Julia Gerwe | June 9, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
In her final reflection for the Global Sisters Report, AmeriCorps Volunteer Julia Gerwe reflects on connection and community at Nazareth.
Entering the Mysteries of Holy Week With Mother Seton
by Seton Shrine | April 12, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary
by Vincentian Family Office | March 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
A Call to Prayer
by Vincentian Family Office | March 23, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
We invite the worldwide Vincentian Family to again join in prayer with the Church for peace in Ukraine.
Foundation Day: Sisters Celebrating 200 Years at Nazareth, 75 Years in India
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 2, 2022 | Formation, Sisters of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
A virtual prayer service was held on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in recognition of Foundation Day and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s 200 years at Nazareth and 75 years in India.
The Passion of Jesus and the Passion of Jean Gabriel Perboyre
by André Sylvestre, CM | Aug 30, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In 1889, the Brief of Beatification of Jean Gabriel Perboyre (Feast Day: September 11) stated, “Divine Goodness...
Four Methods of Prayer for Vincentians
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Slide presentation based on the article “Mental Prayer: Yesterday and Today – Some Reflections on the Vincentian Tradition” by Father Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
Christmas Letter 2019 of Brother René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
by René Stockman | Dec 23, 2019 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
On the occasion of Christmas and New Year, Brother René Stockman has written his annual Christmas Letter.
Vincentian tools that we like to call “virtues”
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 3, 2019 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In a classic article from the Vincentian Heritage Journal archives, Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. describes “a treasure hunt for Vincentian Mission Values”.
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...
Introducing Lent 2019: Seeing Christ in All People
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 2, 2019 | Announcements, Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
People share stories of how they have encountered Christ. Join them on this journey of faith, and dive deeper into the heart of Christ this Lent!
A Vincentian Views the Abuse Synod
by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Initial reporting on the “Abuse Synod’ featured all the things that did not happen at the Synod. Later, reflections look at what happened to the participants within the Synod and what impacted them.
Seeing But Not Seeing in Our Ministry on the Margins
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
We tend to only see what is within the horizon of our experiences. We need people who broaden our vision to wider possibilities.
Everybody Has Something to Say to the Bishops
by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
What if when we get to the fire we have not brought enough water. It struck me that it is not just the Bishops who were being challenged to get back to basics.
The Star of Our Journey in the New Year
by John Freund, CM | Jan 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
The star of the wisemen can be a metaphor the times in our lives when we must seek in the darkness for the light of God’s Providence as did St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Vincent dePaul.