Enchanted and Enchanting! AIC
The international President of the AIC (known as Ladies of Charity in the USA) writes to their leadership in various countries about initial plaans to celebrate their 400th anniversary! An anniversary...
View ArticleAIC-LCUSA “Vocation to follow Christ”
Vincent’s teachings were Christ centered. Let us remember these words “When there is a question of doing some good work, say to the Son of God, “Lord, if you were in my place, how would you act on...
View ArticleAIC – Vincent’s Spirit and our Journey
As part of their continuing preparation for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of their founding by Vincent the leadership team of the AIC offers another in its monthly ongoing formation...
View ArticleThe Ladies of Charity/AIC prepare for 400th Anniversary
Yes, you read that correctly! The Ladies of Charity/AIC prepare for 400th Anniversary! Not many groups in the church… of for that matter outside the Church… can claim that distinction. They are one of...
View ArticleAIC – internalizing the spirt of St. Vincent
Not many organizations can celebrate the 400th anniversary of their founding with 150,000 members! As part of their preparation to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Vincent’s dePaul’s first...
View ArticleThe Enchanting Power of the AIC (LCUSA)
As part of the preparations for the 400th anniversary of their founding by Vincent the AIC offers this prayer service, which asks St. Louise to intercede on behalf of every AIC volunteer throughout...
View ArticleReflections on the AIC Charter
Reflections on the AIC Charter In preparation for the 400th anniversary of the International Association of Charities (AIC), a new AIC document, the AIC Charter, has been drafted. This document will...
View Article#IamVincent Editorial: Is Herstory Invisible?
Herstory1 : history (knowledge obtained by inquiry) written from a feminist perspective, emphasizing the role of women, or told from a woman’s point of view. Many have asserted and are asserting the...
View ArticlePresentation of the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Vincentian...
Dear Leaders and Members of the Vincentian Family, As was mentioned in January at our meeting of the international Vincentian Family in Rome, 2017 marks the 400th Anniversary of the birth of the...
View ArticleLogo for the 400th anniversary of the Vincentian charism
Fr. Alexis Cerquera Trujillo shares the logo he prepared for the 400 years of the Vincentian charism with us. Explanation of the logo: It is built from a basic figure: the circle … (the world,...
View ArticlePreparing for the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism
To help ready us to celebrate the Vincentian Charism in 2017, the Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission presents this brief video to complement the letter announcing the upcoming anniversary...
View Article#famvin400 Now on Social
As we prepare for the run-up to the 400th anniversary of the Vincentian charism, watch for material on .famvin social media. There will be long, medium-length and short videos to spur your imagination...
View ArticleFr. Gregory Gay, C.M.: Message for Pentecost and #famvin400
The Vincentian Family Office shares this video message for Pentecost as we celebrate the year of collaboration and as we prepare for our anniversary as a Vincentian Family.
View ArticleSave the Date: 2017 Vincentian Family Gathering
SAVE THE DATE: NORTH AMERICAN VINCENTIAN FAMILY GATHERING June 9-11, 2017 Doubletree by Hilton Hotel at San Antonio Airport, TX Theme: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” 400th Anniversary of the...
View ArticlePlan, song and images for the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism
The entire Vincentian Family is preparing for the 400th anniversary of the Vincentian Charism, which will be celebrated throughout 2017. Fr. Superior General, G. Gregory Gay, CM, has just invited us,...
View Article#famvin400 If we are the body we make people welcome…
One of the “sub-themes” of the coming 400th anniversary year is welcoming the stranger in our midst on a daily basis. Is there room for people to join our cause? Listen to this Casting Crowns song....
View Article#famvin400 Stranger in our midst
One of the “sub-themes” of the coming 400th anniversary year is welcoming the stranger in our midst on a daily basis. Are there people suffering right next to us? Listen to this Matt Maher song....
View Article#famvin400 Who am I?
A Vincentian wants to know the answer to the question, “Who am I?” Too often, we only answer the question, “What have I done?” Part of preparing for the coming 400th anniversary year is coming to know...
View Article#famvin400 Praying with a Broken Heart
When people say they have a broken heart, they have entered a deep poverty. They pray, and sometimes there’s no answer. Vincentians are called to serve body and spirit. Listen to this Sarah Hart song....
View ArticleDon’t forget! Plan, song and images for the 400th Anniversary
The entire Vincentian Family is preparing for the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism, which will be celebrated throughout 2017. You should be, too! The former Superior General, Fr. G. Gregory...
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