Fr. Corpus Delgado, C.M., writes: “…the presence of Mary is abundant, clear and solid in the experience of St. Louise. In the Vincentian Family, we cannot neglect drawing from this wellspring.” and “Within the mystery of the Immaculate Conception, St. Vincent saw the humble and chaste Virgin, emptied of herself so as to welcome God and allow herself to be … Read More
Foundation of the Company of the Daughters of Charity
VinFormation’s Resources tagged “Daughters of Charity” is a collection of videos, slide shows, and more.
Nov. 13: Saint Agostina Pietrantoni
Nov. 13 is the feast day of Saint Agostina Pietrantoni. See a SlideShare presentation on her brief but exemplary life.
Reflections On “What Drives the AIC”
In preparation for the 400th anniversary of the founding of the International Association of Charities (AIC) (1617-2017) by St. Vincent de Paul, a new AIC document, the AIC Charter, was drafted. (This document replaces the Basic Document, published in 1981 and updated in 2001.) Learn the principles behind “what drives the AIC” in this YouTube video and slide presentation.
Resources for Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
.famvin’s VinFormation has many resources such as SlideShare presentations, YouTube videos, interactive timelines, games, and more… take a look at the list of “Resources Tagged: St. Vincent” to find ideas for celebrating St. Vincent’s upcoming feast day (September 27).
Lesson Plans, for 200th Anniversary of Congregation of the Mission in U.S.
A new series of Lesson Plans for grade school children is available as an accompaniment to the documentary video, “Journey of Faith: The History of the Vincentians in the United States”. There are six files in all, for three different lesson plans. Each grade level has a Lesson Plan to be given to the Catechist and an Activity Sheet for … Read More
Ubi Caritas Video
Suggestion: As you watch this brief (minute and a half) video, pray for all those in the Vincentian Family around the world who are walking alongside those who are poor today. Click to view the video.
200 Years of Congregation of the Mission in the United States
This month we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the arrival of 13 Vincentian priests: Father Felix De Andreis, CM. and 12 companions– in Baltimore, June 1816– the first Vincentian Priests to come to the United States.
June 26: Feast of Bl. Marguerite Rutan, D.C. and Martyrs of Arras
Learn about Blessed Marguerite in this YouTube video. See how this Daughter of Charity refused to abandon her vocation despite the dangers of the French Revolution.