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by Elizabeth Lent, CVV19 | May 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2017 | News | 0 Comments
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by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | April 20, 2017 | Formation | 0 Comments
by Manchester University CC | Jun 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
When I first signed up to be a Vincentian Volunteer, I must confess that I did not completely understand what it...
by Lourdes Gonzalez | Jun 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
My Origins I was born and raised in Chicago, but grew up in a traditional Mexican Catholic household. By traditional I...
by Omar Escamilla | Jun 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Growing up, one of my greatest dreams was visualizing myself immersed in the subjects for which I am most passionate....
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Yesterday we examined the second of "three takes" on the idea of Vincent as a "mystic of charity." Now it's time to look at the third. Don't have the letter at hand? Click here for lots of versions, or click the image that follows for the recently published...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 29, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Yesterday we examined the first of "three takes" on the idea of Vincent as a "mystic of charity." Today we'll look at the second. Don't have the letter at hand? Click here for lots of versions, or click the image that follows for the recently published multi-language...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 28, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In his letter to the Vincentian Family for St. Vincent's Feast, successor to St. Vincent Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., invited three Vincentians to explore three different views -- three takes -- on the idea of Vincent as a "mystic of charity." Fr. Mavrič and .famvin have...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media
Really... it's not about Vincent. It's about Jesus. "Follow me" by Casting Crowns get's at the heart of the matter. https://youtu.be/LraPDltKlvI Reflection and challenge: The call "Follow Me" that you hear...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Is conversion on your agenda? It was on St. Vincent's! As we approach the Feast of St. Vincent, it's important to look to the heart of the matter. More than celebrations, the Feast needs to be a time of re commitment. Celestino Fernandez, C.M., addressing the recent...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 21, 2016 | Formation
...without becoming a foreign missionary! Jack Melito, and Vincentian priest of the western province USA, has a way with words. He notes that Vincent's missionary spirit was fueled by his connection to other missionaries. Vincent’s zeal made him a restless spirit,...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media
How is it that some people who are poor have such resilience? I come from a show business background: the theatre. From the artist's pen comes music and lyrics that touch the human experience. Listen to this haunting song from "The Color Purple" by Stephen Bray,...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Only by encountering another do we learn what charity is and who we are: brothers and sisters with capacities and responsibilities. Many of you know I am a blogger at Medium.com, where I develop ideas, some of which I share on .famvin.org as "IamVincent" and...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 14, 2016 | Announcements, News
The first week of school brings with it many things. For Niagara University and Niagara Falls High School, the 2016-2017 academic year will begin with a new mentoring program. Announced today, the Big Eagle Little Eagle program will assist Niagara Falls High School...