The Brothers CMM (Netherlands) have shared materials from their meditative meeting as a preparation for the feast of Saint Vincent, including a service with hymns and readings. Downloadable PDFs.
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
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...
Blessed Marta Anna Wiecka, D.C.: selfless service during an epidemic
by .famvin | May 24, 2020 | Formation
Blessed Marta Anna Wiecka bravely served the sick.
Feast Day: St. Joan Antida Thouret – May 23
by Famvin Media Resources | May 22, 2020 | Formation
The beautiful story of St. Joan Antida Thouret and her Sisters still working today in 26 countries.
Was St. Louise de Marillac the first feminist of France?
by Famvin Media Resources | May 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Watch as Father Bertrand Collignon of Paroisse Sainte-Louise-de-Marillac in Drancy, France, explains why according to him, St. Louise de Marillac is the first feminist of France! Also, watch a LIVE PRAYER VIGIL for the Feast of St. Louise tomorrow at 2:15PM Eastern.
St. Louise de Marillac: gifted mentor, energetic influencer
by Famvin Media Resources | May 3, 2020 | Formation
“In all of her teaching and with every fiber of her being, Louise de Marillac transmitted the flame that was alive in her, a love for humanity drawn from a love for Christ Incarnate.” – Sr. Élisabeth Charpy, D.C.
St. Louise and Vincentian Care of the Sick
by Famvin Media Resources | May 1, 2020 | Formation
This month, on May 9, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Louise de Marillac. A presentation takes a look at her experiences of caring for the sick and dying in France. In her letters we can see many parallels with our situation today.
Three Saints who were members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by .famvin | Apr 26, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This week we celebrate the feast days of three wonderful Saints who were members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Society has been part of the Christian formation of many saints.
“Song on the Scaffold” of Bl. Pierre René Rogue, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 1, 2020 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Story of the “Song on the Scaffold” of Blessed Pierre René Rogue, C.M., martyr of the French Revolution.
Celebrating Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 9, 2020 | Formation
From the age of reason, Jeanne [Sr. Rosalie] had thought of consecrating herself to God.
Bl. Rosalie Rendu: Serving and Advocating for Persons in Need of Health Care
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 7, 2020 | Formation
In addition to caring for the sick poor in their homes, Blessed Rosalie collaborated closely with the civil authorities responsible for the assistance of those who were poor.