by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 29, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
In celebration of July 31, the anniversary of the foundation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s in Emmitsburg, MD, Famvin’s VinFormation– or “Learning to Serve”– section is highlighting its collection of online resources on...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jul 8, 2013 | Formation, Reflections
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), July 14, 2013 – Dt 30, 10-14; Col 1, 1-20; Lk 10, 25-37 Learn the meaning of the words, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice (Mt 9, 13) James and John, impetuous and presumptuous—not unlike some of their modern counterparts—in thinking...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Vincentian Family
“God’s Geese with winged cornetes? Simple blue habit? Fr. Thomas McKenna, CM offers his reflections… My Friends in Christ, This issue, I write to you about “A Family Trait.” More than two million women and men identify themselves as members of the...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 28, 2013 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Our new presentation illustrates how Bl. Pier Giorgio chose time and again to make right choices, despite both his parents being unreligious, and despite his position as the heir to a prestigious politician and newspaper man. He could have done anything he wanted, but...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 14, 2013 | Formation
Three cents on the dollar! – Above the law: America’s worst charities ranked by money blown on soliciting and administrative costs. (CNN has partnered with the Tampa Bay Times and the Center for Investigative Reporting to showcase the results of their...
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
A powerful 2 minute video used by a Vincentian systemic change project to reach 650,000 people on behalf the homeless in one day. The Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul in collaboration with Westminster Cathedral administer The Passage, London’s...
