Aidan R. Rooney, C.M.
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Receiving the Charism of Charity: Elizabeth Ann Seton #famvin400
How does one receive the charism of Charity which we celebrate during this anniversary year? Most people have it "fanned into a flame" through experiences of their lives. Elizabeth Ann Seton received this charism in her Anglican baptism. In a devout and courageous...
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Quiet Wonder: Mary, the Mother of God
The Christmas Season is a hectic time. It is also a time of quiet wonder. Amanda Kern writes, Want a four-minute retreat today? Press "play," close your eyes if you like, and imagine what life would be like if we truly listened to and believed in what Mary and Joseph...
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A Litany for the World
Although the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord actually brings the Christmas season to an end, people quickly forget its meaning. Here’s a litany called “Now the Work of Christmas Begins” composed by Howard Thurman, an African-American theologian, educator, and civil...
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An Annual Examen #IamVincent
The other day, Philip Kosloski invited those in the Jesuit tradition to an annual examen (recalling of God's activity and our response). Vincentians need it, too. Here is how an examen might look for Vincentians: After placing yourself in God’s presence, first give...
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Sharing on Social: #famvin400 as a Resource
Many people are sharing news of our Family happenings and hopes. But social media can be a quick way of sharing important resources. Yesterday, I discovered a document just sitting around waiting to be downloaded. It's a document for people concerned about welcoming...
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#famvin400: A Gift for You!
We have completed our ten-part series on the work of Father Corpus Delgado, C.M., "The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church." If you missed it... You can find all of the individual articles by Fr. John Freund here. You can download the...
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Do You Use Podcasts?
Are podcasts a thing of the past? The research says no! On the LinkedIn Marketing Solutions EMEA Blog Jason Miller writes, It’s a constant source of amazement to me that I don’t see more people using podcasts for marketing – and in particular, for B2B marketing. I...
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What’s the Best Way to Teach Social Entrepreneurship? @SJUMission @NiagaraUniv @AdamsonUni @MountStVincent @DepaulU
Social entrepreneurship is a strategy for systemic change. With some clear ideas on social entrepreneurship, Alastair Wilson writes in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, There are huge opportunities for universities to make immensely valuable contributions to the...
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Mapping Herstory #IamVincent
Mapping can tell a good story. The AIC-USA is determined about the project of mapping herstory. In a creative new part of their website called "Spotlight on Associations," the Association of International Charities in the USA is using mapping to tell stories of the...
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AIC-USA Poised to Celebrate the 400th Anniversary
The Association of International Charities (AIC) in the United States is already gearing up for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Vincentian charism, especially as that charism is lived in the lives of its members! There's ... video a super timeline,...