Aidan R. Rooney, C.M.
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New Images of Vincent
The images of Vincent are many. The Vincentian History Research Network has just announced that there is a new one! Ed Udovic, C.M., writes: The Vincentiana Collections at DePaul University's Archives and Special Collections has recently purchased an early 19th...
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#famvin400 It’s not about Vincent
Really... it's not about Vincent. It's about Jesus. "Follow me" by Casting Crowns get's at the heart of the matter. https://youtu.be/LraPDltKlvI Reflection and challenge: The call "Follow Me" that you hear...
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A Process of Conversion #IamVincent
Is conversion on your agenda? It was on St. Vincent's! As we approach the Feast of St. Vincent, it's important to look to the heart of the matter. More than celebrations, the Feast needs to be a time of re commitment. Celestino Fernandez, C.M., addressing the recent...
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Adopting a Missionary Spirit…
...without becoming a foreign missionary! Jack Melito, and Vincentian priest of the western province USA, has a way with words. He notes that Vincent's missionary spirit was fueled by his connection to other missionaries. Vincent’s zeal made him a restless spirit,...
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A Vincentian Telegram
Back in February, we shared, Telegram is a free communication tool available for most electronic devices and platforms, including Android & Apple tablets and smartphones, and also PC, Mac and Linux desktop operating systems. Wouldn't you like to be part of a...
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Living Their Values @NiagaraUniv
What makes a Vincentian? At a fundamental level, Vincentians are people committed to living their values. “It was nice to see Niagara standing by their values,” said Gabriel, an English major. “I love how Niagara University gives back to the local communities and is...
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#famvin400 Learning the Resilience of the Poor
How is it that some people who are poor have such resilience? I come from a show business background: the theatre. From the artist's pen comes music and lyrics that touch the human experience. Listen to this haunting song from "The Color Purple" by Stephen Bray,...
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True Charity and the Other #IamVincent
Only by encountering another do we learn what charity is and who we are: brothers and sisters with capacities and responsibilities. Many of you know I am a blogger at Medium.com, where I develop ideas, some of which I share on .famvin.org as "IamVincent" and...
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Mentoring @NiagaraUniv #IamVincent
The first week of school brings with it many things. For Niagara University and Niagara Falls High School, the 2016-2017 academic year will begin with a new mentoring program. Announced today, the Big Eagle Little Eagle program will assist Niagara Falls High School...
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Facebook Live
Those of you who followed the General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission on Facebook probably noticed .famvin's Toma Zielinski making use of Facebook Live. Here are a two notes to help you find out about how this Facebook feature can help you in your...