Four slide presentations to view or download by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.: Advent Joseph, Advent Mary, Advent John the Baptist, Advent Isaiah.
November 29: Foundation of the Company of the Daughters of Charity
Learn more about the origins of the Daughters of Charity using Famvin’s multimedia resources. This list of resources tagged “Daughters of Charity” features videos, slide shows, and more. Specifically we highlight: Conversations with Elisabeth Charpy, DC (Part 1), Origins of the Daughters of Charity: November 29, 1633, and History of the Daughters of Charity.
Resources for Feasts of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, St. Catherine Labouré
St. Catherine Labouré was the Daughter of Charity who received and passed on a request from the Blessed Virgin Mary to create the Miraculous Medal worn today by millions of Christians, both Roman Catholic and non-denominational. Check out our collection of videos, slide shows, and other online resources for learning about the Miraculous Medal and St. Catherine.
Celebrating 170 Years of St. Vincent de Paul in the U.S.: What You Can Do
This week, we invite everyone to learn more about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and how you can help. Please consider stepping out of your normal routine to do something concrete and positive in honor of the anniversary. Here are 7 suggestions on things you can do… (Please share)
eBook: The Value of Mercy According to St. Vincent
Today’s featured resource is an eBook called “The Value of Mercy According to Vincent de Paul” by Paulino Sáez López, C.M. Reflecting on the understanding of the words “mercy” “compassion” and “charity”, we are shown that for St. Vincent, justice was a higher priority than charity.
St. Vincent On Prayer
Take a few moments today to read a short passage by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. on St. Vincent and Prayer. And visit this link when you have enough time to read the full article.
St. Louise’s Collaborative Leadership Style
In this presentation, we see that St. Louise developed her collaborative leadership style as she visited the confraternities in the French provinces. She mentored and enabled all those who shared the Vincentian mission to maintain proper focus on the “why” and the “who” of their service.
Sts. Louise and Vincent: Collaboration of Two Widely Differing Personalities
Louise de Marillac would always place a high value on Vincent de Paul’s advice and support. Yet neither her spirituality nor her leadership style was identical to his. The friendship between these two widely differing personalities would prove to be of incalculable significance for the Church and for the poor. See the presentation “Brought Together According to God’s Plan”.
Year of Collaboration Slides (Printable)
Download and print these collaboration-themed images for Vincentians. Can also be used as part of a slide presentation.
October 27: Establishment of the Sisters of Charity Federation
October 27 is the anniversary of the establishment of the Federation of the Sisters of Charity in 1947. The founding congregations of the Sisters of Charity Federation trace their roots to the first sisterhood native to the United States, the Sisters of Charity of Saint Joseph’s, founded in 1809 by Elizabeth Bayley Seton (Mother Seton) near Emmitsburg, Maryland. For a collection of resources (presentations, video, timelines…) about the Sisters of Charity, click here.