We just celebrated Christmas – God is with us. This is one of my favorite times of the liturgical calendar, because of...
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Virtual Service Immersion Reflection #IamVincent
by Chloe Brougham | January 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This December, I had the pleasure of going on the first round of virtual service immersions. For four days I zoomed into St. Louis, Missouri to learn about anti-racism through the Vincentian charism.
Stories of Growth in Vincentian Spirituality #IamVincent
by Jaira Gliane | September 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Sacred Heart College wanted to share some of the reflections of their alumni because they contain stories of growth in Vincentian Spirituality.
Happy Women’s Day: Check out “Herstory” on .famvin
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | March 8, 2020 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace, News | 0 Comments
Daughter of Charity Calls Attention To Situation of Immigrants in PBS Documentary
by Famvin Media Resources | August 3, 2019 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace | 0 Comments
Sister Denise LaRock, D.C. and her San Antonio-based Interfaith Welcome Coalition are featured in the PBS documentary series “Women War & Peace II”. See the video.
At Any Age #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 19, 2017 | Formation, News
We sometimes have an image of Vincentians as adults, or at least young adults, but people can say #IamVincent at any...
Love Wins
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 17, 2017 | Social
Regular contributor Tracy Kemme writes, As I look back on 2016, I feel God surfacing a short but powerful phrase in my...
Make a Difference! #IamVincent @NiagaraUniversity
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
From Ana Davila, a junior Social Work major at Niagara University: When applying to college, I wanted service and Catholicism. Niagara University fit everything I desired, and I felt as if God was pushing me toward NU. Since being at Niagara, I have had many...
If #IamVincent can I be a Spectator?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 31, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Alejandro Magaña produced this digital story in a workshop on July 19-20, 2012 at DePaul University... https://youtu.be/JQYyckQ0zE0
#IamVincent: Transformative Experiences
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 31, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
"A personally transformative experience involves an experience that transforms the self, the subjective preferences, or the epistemic states of a knower in some deep and perhaps even unpredictable way." A transformative experience working in health and advocacy, this...
Allow yourself to be lead #IamVincent @SJUMission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Bro. Mike Sheerin, FMS, Campus Minister, St. John’s University, writes: “Allow yourself to be led by the Lord. He will direct all things through you. Trust him and following his example, always act humbly, gently, and in good faith.” St. Vincent DePaul. St. Vincent...
When We Go… to the Poor #IamVincent @StJohnsU
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
When we go to visit the poor we should so identify with them that we share their sufferings. We should have the same attitude as the great apostle who said omnibus omnia factus sum, I make myself all to all, so completely that the words of the prophet would not apply...
Vincentians of Wherever: Foodies
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 20, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Can Vincentians be foodies? The charism is expressed in a variety of ways! An eye-catching retrofitted bus rolled onto an empty lot in St. Louis’ near north side Saturday to offer up fresh produce and the ingredients for sweet potato chili. The visit launched the...
Growth is Part of the Journey #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Writing on growth, we hear from Kyle Earlywine (Colorado Vincentian Volunteers ’15). Kyle is a Colorado native and DU grad. He served on the Basic Services team at St. Francis Center during CVV and is currently living on the west coast where he and his dad are...
Meet Me at the Mission #IamVincent @DePaulMission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 17, 2016 | News
Meet Me at the Mission is a Vincentian Heritage Initiative that invites students to explore what it means to be a Vincentian leader. Often, we’re so caught up in serving — and rightly so — we don’t take time out to explore the richness of the Vincentian tradition. At...
#IamVincent Editorial: Is Herstory Invisible?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 17, 2016 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace, News
Herstory[1.Jane Mills, "Womanwords: a dictionary of words about women", 1992, ISBN 0-02-921495-5, p. 118] : history (knowledge obtained by inquiry) written from a feminist perspective, emphasizing the role of women, or told from a woman's point of view. Many have...