Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
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
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 2 of 5)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 5, 2024 | Formation
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 1 of 5) (New series)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 3, 2024 | Formation
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
New Video: Saint Vincent, Priest of Charity at the Service of the Poor
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 23, 2022 | Formation
Video based on an article by Alvaro Quevedo Patarroyo, C.M.: “Saint Vincent, Priest of Charity at the Service of the Poor: Caring for Spiritual and Temporal Needs.”
September 11: Feast of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 11, 2022 | Formation
On the feast day of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M., we offer this brief presentation based on an article that originally appeared on cmglobal.org. [button...
Friends: St. Vincent de Paul and St. Jane Frances de Chantal
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 12, 2022 | Formation
St. Vincent had many friends, but two friends stand out: St. Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, and St. Jane Frances de Chantal, co-foundress of the Order of the Visitation of Saint Mary.
Sketches From the Diary of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 29, 2022 | Formation
“When a person or a place impressed him, he drew a sketch of it. Such sketches dot his diary.”
July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 1, 2022 | Formation
In February of 1791, three missionaries including Fr. Francis Regis Clet, C.M., departed for China.
May 30: Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | May 29, 2022 | Formation
“The great things God does within a human soul are simple. Sanctity simply means love.” – Sr. Jozefa Watroba, D.C.
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.
St. Louise de Marillac: An Outgoing Woman Full of Tenderness
by Famvin Media Resources | May 6, 2022 | Formation
One of the most outstanding and perhaps least commented upon aspects of St. Louise’s character is her tenderness.