Apostolic Reflection (described by a Daughter of Charity) Mentoring Mary, Intercessor of the Weak and Vulnerable
VinFormation’s new look
You may have noticed that VinFormation has a new site layout and a new style! All of the old pages and features are still there, but they’ve been re-organized into easily browse-able categories. (For an example, check out this page which lists all presentations, video, audio, and games.) Also, a new “Find” page offers many ways to quickly find what … Read More
Latest Additions
Praying With Vincentian Communities (Catholic Digest) Conversations with Elisabeth Charpy, DC (Part 1) Lent 2011
Catholic Social Teaching Panel Discussion
A panel discussion held at Niagara University as part of a workshop on Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is now available on video. Panelists from the Vincentian Family share how CST is being applied in their respective ministries. Go to https://vinformation.org/en/cst-panel/ to view.
Ten Foundational Principles in the Social Teaching of the Church
Ten Foundational Principles in the Social Teaching of the Church by Robert P. Maloney, C.M. Let me begin this article with an exam, a very easy one in fact. How many readers can name: the ten commandments? the eight beatitudes? the four cardinal virtues? the three theological virtues? the seven sacraments? the seven corporal works of mercy? the seven capital … Read More
Catholic Social Teaching – Terminology
Common Good – “’the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily.’ The common good concerns the life of all. It calls for prudence from each, and even more from those who exercise authority.” Distributive Justice – Distributive Justice “relates to the obligation of a … Read More
Photo Essay: The Consecrated Life… of a Vincentian
The Consecrated Life… of a Vincentian from the Vincentian Family on on Vimeo. Photo essay based on excerpts from Pope John Paul II’s Vita Consecrata. As inspiration for the work of Vincentians, both religious and lay people, in their ministry to the poor.