by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 5, 2016 | Formation
This week we commemorate the life of Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla. He was martyred during the Spanish Civil War on August 9, 1936. His memorial is celebrated on August 2. Learn more about Blessed Ceferino in this SlideShare presentation.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 5, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Two Vincentians: Timothy Lyons, C.M., and Laura Ford, are involved in a process of restoring lives through recycling electronics. PAR-Recycle Works, a nonprofit organization that responsibly recycles electronic waste, is helping to restore ex-offenders lives by...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
You have opportunities to spread the message of God’s love and God’s justice. But you have to have something to say, and in more than just a “meme.” Dennis Holtschneider, C.M., recently took the opportunity to address the graduates of Shimer...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Being able to “bend” to the will of God requires this: flexibility and suppleness in your spirituality. Why doesn’t the palm tree fall in a storm when the oak is ripped from its roots? Well, three things really: lots of short roots, a...
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Aug 4, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The United Nations is 70 years old and what kind of person do we like to see as the next Secretary-General? The UN Charter describes the SG as “chief administrative officer” of the organization and is empowered to “bring to the attention of the Security Council any...