“The great things God does within a human soul are simple. Sanctity simply means love.” – Sr. Jozefa Watroba, D.C.
Feast Days
Renewal of vows of the Daughters of Charity explained
by Pauline Lawlor, D.C. | April 7, 2024 | Formation | 1 Comment
On the feast of the Annunciation (usually March 25 but this year celebrated on April 8), Daughters of Charity all over the world will renew their vows. Why do the Daughters take annual vows? Listen as Sr. Pauline Lawlor, D.C., explains.
February 7 – Feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | February 6, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
A presentation: Five Faces of Rosalie Rendu by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Spiritual and Human Portrait (Feast Day: February 7)
by Famvin Media Resources | February 3, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Who was this simple country girl who became a great symbol of Our Lord’s loving mercy toward those who are poor?
January 7: Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | January 6, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
To the Virgin Mary With Saint Louise (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 8, 2022 | Formation
A new video by the Daughters of Charity International is appropriate for both Mary’s Month of May and the Feast of St. Louise.
Multi-faceted Louise de Marillac: “A Saint for Everyone” (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2022 | Formation
On May 9 we will celebrate the feast day of Saint Louise de Marillac. Learn more in this video by the Daughters of Charity International.
Movie documentary: “Vincent de Paul: Charity’s Saint”
by .famvin | Sep 25, 2019 | Formation
If you have not seen it, or have not seen it in a while, take some time this week to enjoy the full-length movie “Vincent de Paul, Charity’s Saint” on YouTube.
St. Vincent de Paul: What Moved Him Towards Those Who Are Poor?
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 22, 2019 | Formation
There are few questions more mystifying than those about motivation. What motivation drove St. Vincent de Paul?
Feast of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 13, 2019 | Formation
Watch a video about St. John Gabriel Perboyre (Feast: September 11).
Charity and Humility of Frederic Ozanam
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 8, 2019 | Formation
Frederic Ozanam lit a lamp of charity– the St. Vincent de Paul Society– in this world, the flame of which has shone with brilliancy ever since.
The Lay Spirituality of Frederic Ozanam
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 6, 2019 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The primary reason for the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s existence was and is to increase the holiness of its members, by service to those in need and by building deep friendships.
Blessed Ghèbre-Michael: Amazing Faith, Courage, and Love
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 30, 2019 | Formation
An intense hatred for the Catholic Church prevailed in Ethiopia during the lifetime of Blessed Ghèbre-Michael.
August 2: Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 2, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Known as “El Pelé,” Bl. Ceferino gave his life to defend a priest during the Spanish Civil War.
St. Justin de Jacobis and the Coptic Christians of Ethiopia
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 28, 2019 | Formation
New presentation considers St. Justin’s thinking and action toward the Ethiopian Christians.
St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. (July 9)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 7, 2019 | Formation
St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. (1748-1820) arrived in China in 1791, and spent the rest of his life in missionary sacrifice there.