by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The Value of Suffering — Vincentians are Merciful – See your Miracles in Prayer – Forgiveness and Trust God’s Plan Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 12. 2016 The Value of Suffering – Many of those we serve are suffering more than we know. Our...
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 11, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
ACTIVITIES AND INITIATIVES: The Team or Council of Famvin – Venezuela was formed following the first meeting of the Vincentian Family in July 2001 and since there has been a meeting every three months, and the coordinator changes every 4 years. We have conducted...
by Michael Whalen, CM | Apr 10, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Before moving forward it might prove useful to pursue a series of five meditations on the relationship between mercy and justice. In the first meditation, the relationship between mercy and justice as enshrined in Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction is noted (primarily...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 10, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
I wish I’d said that. We can learn from other people and imitate their virtues. That’s why we tell stories of Vincentians of Wherever. This little excerpt from Jack Melito’s, “Saint Vincent de Paul: Windows on his Vision” tells us why we should tell...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 9, 2016 | News
On Friday, April 15, 2016, The St. John’s University Ladies of Charity will host “An Evening of Hope” from 6:30-9:00 pm in the D’Angelo Center Ballroom on the Queens campus. Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC will receive the St. Louise de Marillac Spes Unica Award and...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To be a difference maker don’t let your environment get you down. J. Patrick Murphy writes in one of his mini-reflections on the life of Mr. Vincent, “France was at war through all of Vincent’s life except for the last few months. Beheading for religious...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2016 | Church, Formation
For weeks now the opposing camps have been trying to fathom what Pope Francis was about to say in anticipation of his document on family life. No doubt the discussion will continue now that it has been released. [Vatican summary of the document] [US Bishops resource...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Emma Pullano, a Niagara University senior, has been accepted into the TeachForAmerica program. Teach For America is a national nonprofit working to expand educational opportunities for low-income students. Corps members commit to teach for two years in high-need urban...
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 8, 2016 | Formation
Tomorrow, April 9, is the anniversary of the death of Blessed Sr. Marguerite Rutan, D.C., a martyr of the French Revolution. Read a brief bio, see what people have said about her, and watch a YouTube on her life and legacy: Timeline of her life Highlights of...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In his blog, A Voice of the Poor – Looking at life through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, Jack Murphy presents various resources available that “help for our beliefs and to compare our actions to the standards of our faith.” These include the...
