Feast Days

May 30: Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C. (Video from Daughters of Charity International)

by Famvin Media Resources | May 26, 2023 | Daughters of Charity, Formation | 0 Comments

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 | 0 Comments

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 | 0 Comments

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 | 0 Comments

Louise de Marillac moved from an individual faith to the more universal faith of a Daughter of Charity.

Blessed Frederic Ozanam: Pioneer in Catholic Social Teaching

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 3, 2023 | Formation

In this video, Rev. Aidan Rooney, C.M. takes us through Blessed Frederic and Catholic Social Teaching, principle by principle.

Win With the Victorious Over the World

by Ross Dizon | Aug 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus has overcome the world. That is why those who put their faith and trust in him cannot but win in the face of trials, woes, doubts.

Video on St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. (Feast Day: July 30)

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 28, 2023 | Formation

St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. promoted indigenous clergy in Eritrea and Ethiopia.

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...