Formation
Simplicity and Humility
For St. Vincent, to live according to the spirit and charism of the congregations is to live the virtues of the...
A Vincentian Minute: Habits 05
Fr. Rooney’s summer series on Vincentian “habits” of spirituality talks about the habit of cultivating humility.
From Feeling Good to Doing Right • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"There are many who, recollected exteriorly, and filled with lofty sentiments of God interiorly, stop at that, and...
Acquiring A Taste (Ps 34,9; John 6)
People develop tastes for different things.
Can Stories Change the World?
Parents learn quickly the power of story as a pacifier. But the stories also shape values. Stories and the lived stories of our example are how we learn our values. Jesus knew the power of stories! Do you really want to change things? Tell a story!
Bearers of Joy and Hope That Flows Over
Jesus’ is the power that frees us from the sadness and hopelessness of death. He wants us to be bearers of joy and hope like his Mother. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of those who make up the Church to bring Christ to others. And he is the light of the...
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? VI
Vincent comes to appreciate that the divine loving in Jesus is directed particularly to the people on the bottom rungs.
A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Vincent de Paul
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. says, “In this series, we’ll look at how Vincentian Saints and Blesseds can help us understand the full range of the Vincentian charism.”
The Pope Video • Church on the Way
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Church on the Way.
From DePaul University: The Power of History to Build a Better Future
DePaul’s library is home to special collections and archives that give direct accounts of those advocating for change in our world.
Leaven or Fungus for “Thy Kingdom Come!”?
Leaven is “a pervasive influence that modifies something or transforms it for the better.” Fungi are the principal decomposers in ecological systems. When are we leaven … and when are we fungi for the Kingdom?
Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.