Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: surfacing gifts.
Formation
Did Jesus Contradict Himself?
by John Freund, CM | December 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The editors of Commonweal caught my attention! The editorial titled “Advent in a Time of War” pointed to a contradiction I had never thought of.
Beware of Artificial Intelligence …
by Javier F. Chento | December 14, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
In the fast-paced world of technology, the year 2023 has marked a crucial milestone in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) programs.
Our Wounded Youth
by Nuala Kenny, SC | December 14, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
An interesting article of Nuala Kenny who is a Sister of Charity in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a pediatrician.
Active Waiting (Mark 1:1-8)
by Tom McKenna, CM | December 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Advent message? Not only to welcome the Lord’s arrival, but also to take the kinds of steps which ease His birthing among us.
The Poor and Quality of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Feb 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"O Savior! O my Lord and my God! You’ve raised up a Company for this purpose; You’ve sent it to persons who are poor,...
The Pope Video • For the terminally ill
by .famvin | Feb 10, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the terminally ill
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 28)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 27, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Saint Louise de Marillac and the Eucharist
by .famvin | Feb 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
When I receive Communion, do I feel in my very being that I am part of the Communion of Saints, united with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit?
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 27)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 26, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Series Conclusion)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 26, 2023 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
February 27: Feast Day of Blessed Francinaina Cirer i Carbonell
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 26, 2023 | Formation
Feb. 27 is the feast day of Blessed Francinaina Cirer i Carbonell, a native of Sencelles in Mallorca (Spain).
God is Mine and I Am His – Finding Joy in Lent with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Elizabeth Scalia | Feb 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
If we really understood Lent, we would be as enthralled with Ash Wednesday as Mother Seton was. It is through our Lenten journey inward into “the great empty” that we encounter God and meet our authentic selves.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 26)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 25, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Explains How to Pray, Fast, and Give
by Tom Hoopes | Feb 25, 2023 | Formation
For St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the three Lenten marks of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving were a way of life. Her words can inspire us to view these three practices of Lent as one integrated act.
St. Catherine Labouré, Lent, and Prayer
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 25, 2023 | Formation
Lent is a good time to get back into the habit of setting time aside for prayer, finding a quiet place, rejecting all the things that distract us, and asking for God’s direction in our lives.