Formation
A Vincentian Minute: St. Vincent and St. Francis
Fr. Rooney talks about Vincent and Francis on the day after Francis’ feast day.
Jesús David Coronel: My Vocational Experience
My name is Jesús David Coronel, I am originally from Cuautla Morelos Mexico. My vocational process was permeated with different events that followed my response
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The Bread of the Eucharist and the Bread of the Poor
It was noticed by some of his friends that, after the general Communion at Notre Dame on Holy Thursday, Ozanam,...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVIII
The originality of Saint Vincent’s version of Christianity is one of the reasons that he is one of the great saints in history.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 3
Fr. Rooney reflects on the principle of association in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
“Leaving God For God”
We, as members of the Vincentian Family, know that on more than one occasion Saint Vincent spoke about leaving God in order to find God.
Claiming the Gift of Vincent’s Charism
Vincent was also a genius in organizing and networking. His passion for the poor expressed itself through an empowering humility that invited others to share their gifts.
Taking In (Nehemiah 8; I Corinthians 12; Luke 4: 18-21)
“Taking in the news.” It can refer to events both good and bad, taking in the news of a baby’s birth, for instance, or at the other end, receiving word of a loved one’s passing.
My Favorite Image of God
As I look back over my life I realize how, over time, my relationship to God has emphasized one or another person of the Trinity.
Lover of Sinners and Outcast
Jesus is a lover of those whom religion and society shun: sinners, widows, orphans and strangers. They are dear to true Christians too. It seems the leaving out of “vengeance,” when Jesus read Is 61, 1-2, did not bother his fellow Nazareth citizens. For they still...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVII
“…make up your mind to unite spiritual assistance to the corporal service you render.”
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 2
Fr. Rooney reflects on the respect for human life in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.