See a video called “Given to God,” about Sister Marta Wiecka who was born on 12 January 1874 in Nowy Wiec, Poland.
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
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.
The Prayer Life of Louise de Marillac
by Famvin Media Resources | May 2, 2021 | Formation
“As we say about some of the people in the Bible, so too we can say that Louise walked with God (Cf., Genesis 5:22).”
St. Louise: In Her Own Words
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 30, 2021 | Formation
Reading the letters of St. Louise helps us see her humanness, as opposed to thinking of her as some faraway Saint.
What does Blessed Rosalie Rendu teach us today?
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 7, 2021 | Formation
Presentation adapted from an article by Fr. Jean-Pierre Renouard, C.M.
February 7: Feast Day of Blessed Sister Rosalie Rendu
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 7, 2021 | Formation
Jeanne-Marie Rendu was born in Confort, France. In 1802, she entered the mother house of the Daughters of Charity in Paris, taking the name of Sister Rosalie. She was appointed to visit the Mouffetard district of Paris, a very poor area, with a bad reputation....
Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Martyr of Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 5, 2021 | Formation
By her life, her works, her spirituality, she embodied the vision of a “martyr of charity” painted by Saint Vincent de Paul.
Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC: Worker and Organizer for the Poor
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 31, 2021 | Formation
In this video clip from the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia, Sr. Marge Clifford, DC tells us about Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC whose Feast Day is coming up on February 7.
January 11: Blessed Anna Maria Janer
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 10, 2021 | Formation
Blessed Anna Maria Janer Anglarill was a Spanish nun who established the Sisters of the Holy Family of Urgell, choosing St. Vincent de Paul as a primary patron.
The Life and Legacy of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 8, 2021 | Formation
"Blessed Lindalva [represents] not only the Northeastern Brazilian woman, but any woman who accepts taking care of her family, and the elderly, who lives the traditions of homemaking and religious devotion with joy. [She represents] many women who are victims of...
The Bible Was St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Close Companion
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 3, 2021 | Formation
Through the research of Sister Joan E. Cook, SC we can acknowledge and better appreciate St. Elizabeth Seton’s great devotion to the Bible.