Learn about the life of St. Agostina Pietrantoni, Sister of Charity of St. Jeanne Antida Thouret and patron saint of nurses, whose feast day is November 13.
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St. Agostina Pietrantoni: seeing God in the suffering faces of the sick
by Famvin Media Resources | November 10, 2023 | Formation | 1 Comment
Learn about the life of St. Agostina Pietrantoni, Sister of Charity of St. Jeanne Antida Thouret and patron saint of nurses, whose feast day is November 13.
Presentation on Congregation of the Mission 20th Century Martyrs of Spain
by Famvin Media Resources | November 5, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
On November 6, the Church commemorates the saints martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39).
November 6: Blessed Vincentian Martyrs of Spain, 1936 (Complete List)
by Famvin Media Resources | November 3, 2023 | Formation | 2 Comments
Complete list of 102 Vincentian Martyrs of 20th Century Spain, with links to their pictures and biographies.
Four Themes in the Spirituality of St. John Gabriel Perboyre
by Famvin Media Resources | September 11, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. asks: What does St. John Gabriel Perboyre teach us about living God’s life?
Presentation on Congregation of the Mission 20th Century Martyrs of Spain
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 5, 2023 | Formation
On November 6, the Church commemorates the saints martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39).
November 6: Blessed Vincentian Martyrs of Spain, 1936 (Complete List)
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 3, 2023 | Formation
Complete list of 102 Vincentian Martyrs of 20th Century Spain, with links to their pictures and biographies.
St. Francis Regis Clet as Seen in his Letters
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 8, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Thomas Devitt, CM, presents excerpts from St. Francis Regis Clet’s letters from the period between 1812 and his execution in 1820.
July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 30, 2023 | Formation
The author Thomas Davitt, C.M. suggests that although biographers and illustrators have tended to place all the emphasis on his martyrdom, Francis Clet was, before anything else, a confrere.
May 30: Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C. (Video from Daughters of Charity International)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 26, 2023 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
See a video called “Given to God,” about Sister Marta Wiecka who was born on 12 January 1874 in Nowy Wiec, Poland.
Journey of St. Joan Antida Thouret
by .famvin | May 21, 2023 | Formation
The story of St. Joan Antida Thouret (also known as Jeanne Antide Thouret (in French), and Giovanna Antida Thouret (in Italian)), is a great inspiration for us as Vincentians. Her story seems to tell us: “Don’t give up just because things seem to be going badly.”
Feast Day of St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret (May 23)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 19, 2023 | Formation
Learn more in this video that tells the story of her life.
St. Louise de Marillac: Faith experienced through love
by Famvin Media Resources | May 5, 2023 | Formation
Louise de Marillac moved from an individual faith to the more universal faith of a Daughter of Charity.
Five Faces of St. Louise de Marillac
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 21, 2023 | Formation
In this presentation, Father Robert Maloney, C.M. writes of the Five Faces of St. Louise de Marillac (Feast Day: May 9).
St. Louise de Marillac: a bold and creative woman
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 14, 2023 | Formation
St. Louise moved from a world of suffering to a new life of creative boldness and leadership.
February 3: Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 3, 2023 | Formation
Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, an Italian Daughter of Charity, is known for her work with poor children; through her trust and friendship, “she guided them to find the Lord … with the gentleness of a loving mother”.