Aidan R. Rooney, C.M.
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Feed yourself with “Feedly”
The Vincentian Family is all over the web. Simply browsing all .famvin has to offer can take days. So, you're a busy person, and it can be tough to keep up. But our sites (famvin.org, vinformation, etc.) produce a helpful little thing called RSS. Here's the simplest...
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Praise Be || Laudato Si
The long awaited papal encyclical on the interaction of humans and their environment was released today. It's prompting reflection and commentary everywhere. "This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and...
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Mary as a Model of Faith
“Do what ever He tells you.” Bishop Joseph Bambera gives a simple, powerful homily on Mary’s example and role as the “first disciple.”
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A Theology for Systemic Change?
True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar. It comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.”
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Brief Note: Systemic Change Toolkits
Brief Note: Don't forget: if you are beginning a Systemic Change project, there is much information available in the systemic change toolkits. Click this link to view the toolkits in many languages. And pass on the quick link to everyone: http://famvin.org/toolkits .
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Where’s My Page?
Along with significant changes in the Vincentian Family Office, there have been some changes right here at famvin.org as well. In an attempt to provide easy access to formation materials, you'll notice we've simplified the site menu (at the top, in BLACK). It now says...
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Updated Systemic Change Toolkits
Available in seven different languages, the Systemic Change Commission has recently updated their resources for systemic change. The Commission was founded to promote the framework for a new approach for doing the Vincentian work of charity. You can view and download...
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Connected with FamVin in Guatemala
Get connected with the Vincentian Family Gathering in Guatemala on FamVin Social!
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VMY (JMV) to renovate website design
The folks at JMV are about to renovate their website, and have embarked on a collaborative project to promote participation in website design.
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He Who Seeks Finds (his stolen bull!)
You have to spend a lot of effort to recover a stolen bull. If you don’t, the children don’t have meat to eat.