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Admire the Thoughts and Ways of God
Jesus makes known to us God, who is good to all and has mercy on all he has made, and whose thoughts and ways we are...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 22
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
A Vincentian Minute: Things About Vincent 01
Fr. Rooney talks about St. Vincent de Paul during the month of September, also known as “Vincentian Month”.
What is the Prequel of Today’s “Synodal Process”?
Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.
Kingly and Faithful Witnesses to the Truth
Jesus is the King that God has raised. Hence, his kingdom is not from this world of lies. And he expects his disciples to be kingly witnesses to the truth as he. Jesus says before Pilate that he is King. But he makes clear his kingdom is not of this world. It is...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History VII
“…the Kingdom of God is near and that Kingdom is for [the poor].”
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Discernment, A Final Note
Fr. Rooney wraps up this little series by explaining how Vincentian principles of discernment must be applied to organizations as well.
New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: “The Cost of Conversion”
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s decision to enter the Catholic faith was heroic and extraordinary.
Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice, Ireland
Learn about the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
Our Unfinished Business – All Saints and All Souls
In recent years I have reflected on that wonderful phrase of Pope Francis – “the saints next door.”
God Hears the Cry of the Poor
As a member of the Social Justice Representatives of North America, I find myself grateful over and over again for the global view of the Vincentian Family.
A Vincentian View: The Guardian
I like the term “guardian.” It has an association with St. Joseph. Frequently he receives the title “Guardian of the Lord” and “Guardian of the Holy Family.”