Aidan R. Rooney, C.M.
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VLM Ireland Continues its Good Work
Since 2002 VLM Ireland missionaries have been making valuable contributions in education and community projects in various countries in Africa.
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4 Things You Must Consider Before Building Social Video
The great part about social video marketing and trying something new is that you have the ability to test your strategies and make tweaks accordingly. Don’t be afraid to try things as long as you evaluate and analyze well!
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Inn Dwelling (Philadelphia USA) is Wawa Foundation Prize Finalist! VOTE!
In May 2018, The Wawa Foundation announced Inn Dwelling as one of four finalists for their Hero Award. The winner of the Award, chosen by a community vote, will receive a $50,000 grant. You can vote for Inn Dwelling!
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New Youth Task Force Meets in Philadelphia
The new Youth Task Force of the Vincentian Family identified four key components of their mission, around which they began to create a shared language: direct service/relationship with those living in poverty; inspired by and appreciative of the love of God; universally inclusive; and charity and justice.
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Just Art • Then I Came by Boat
This year, continuing their Just Art program and noting that 40% of people experiencing homelessness in Victoria are under 25 years of age, “Vinnies Victoria” is putting the spotlight on youth poverty.
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Leaders Guide to Communication with Generation Z Members
Don’t confuse Generation Z folks with millennials. The research shows that their communication preferences at work are very different. That means reaching out to them and welcoming them in has to have a different approach, too.
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COVIVO Blind Cafe Reflections #4
Colorado Vincentian Volunteers had the pleasure of hosting The Blind Café Experience for about 70 of our incredible #CVVAlum and current volunteers. It was a powerful evening of dinner in the dark, rich conversation, an active music listening experience, and of course, lots of companionship.
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Living a Life That’s Conscious… and Compassionate
Living a conscious life is not enough. This smacks of an overly individualistic and psychologized approach to Christianity (and Vincentian spirituality) that ends in narcissism of popularized and minimized Buddhism.
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Connecting in a “Selfie” world
They were all there waiting for me,” the Pope said. “When I arrived, they made noise, as young people do. I went to greet them and only a few gave their hand. The majority were with their cellphones (saying), ‘photo, photo, photo. Selfie!’
![COVIVO Blind Cafe Reflections #4](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/05/covivo.blind-cafej-FEATURED.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
COVIVO Blind Cafe Reflections #3
Colorado Vincentian Volunteers had the pleasure of hosting The Blind Café Experience for about 70 of our incredible #CVVAlum and current volunteers. It was a powerful evening of dinner in the dark, rich conversation, an active music listening experience, and of course, lots of companionship.