Frederic Ozanam believed in the value of experience, thoughtfully reflected upon. From an article by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D.
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by Famvin Media Resources | September 8, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Frederic Ozanam’s practical theology foreshadowed seismic shifts in Catholic social theory 100 years into the future.
by Famvin Media Resources | September 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Excerpts from an article by Fr. Thomas McKenna, C.M. in which he examines Frédéric Ozanam’s conception of how a religious tradition should engage its surrounding society.
by Famvin Media Resources | August 28, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
Blessed Louis-Joseph François, Blessed Jean-Henri Gruyer, Blessed Pierre-René Rogue, Blessed Jean-Charles Caron, and Blessed Nicolas Colin were martyred along with many others during the French Revolution on September 2 and 3, 1792 after they refused to take an oath that would have placed them under the authority of the state.
by Famvin Media Resources | August 11, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 17, 2023 | Formation
Frederic Ozanam believed in the value of experience, thoughtfully reflected upon. From an article by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D.
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 10, 2023 | Formation
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.
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).
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 21, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Some preparatory materials are being provided ahead of the 2022 CM General Assembly, for reflection and sharing. One of the documents is “The identity of the CM at the beginning of its fifth centenary” by Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, CM.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 2, 2022 | Formation
As we enter the new year and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Feast Day is on January 4, let us reflect on some beautiful quotes from her writings.
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 24, 2021 | Formation
An examination of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Collected Writings reveals many stories of Christmas, often marked by sorrow, illness, and death… but with ever-present threads of joy and hope.
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 17, 2021 | Formation
Please enjoy the following Christmas presentation, featuring the words of former Superior General Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 26, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Hugh O’Donnell defines discernment as a process by which the Spirit calls us to use our freedom to act in a certain way. He defines it as “a choice, not between good and evil, but between two or more goods.”
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 24, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Jean-Pierre Renouard, C.M. describes St. Vincent’s genius for bringing the laity into prominence in the charitable activity of the Church.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 17, 2021 | Formation
Father José María Román, C.M. explains why Saint Vincent de Paul is to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church. (Part 3 of 3)
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 10, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
See a presentation that shows how Saint John Gabriel Perboyre was formed and influenced by his family and the people around him, and take a video tour of Perboyre’s birthplace in France, featuring interviews with the descendants of his family.
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 20, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
A presentation based on some notes written about the early Ladies of Charity by St. Louise de Marillac.