Do you have any idea of the incredible gift of being loved by God? “Mystics: a mystery of grace and freedom – gift to...
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by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | October 27, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media | 0 Comments
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by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Do you have any idea of the incredible gift of being loved by God? “Mystics: a mystery of grace and freedom – gift to...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Want to start the year as a mystic? Are you looking for a mini-retreat with which to begin the new year? You might...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 29, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The other day, Philip Kosloski invited those in the Jesuit tradition to an annual examen (recalling of God's activity...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 2, 2016 | News, Systemic change
One Day Dialogues are a program of the St. John's University School of Law, fostering open dialogue on Race, Justice, and the Law. We can't forget that part of the Vincentian struggle for systemic change is to reveal the structures of oppression that still exist in...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 28, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Always found near the poor, Vincentians of Wherever are doing the work of Vincent with constancy and care. Their intimate knowledge of and relationships with real people who struggle to emerge from poverty is what makes them Vincentians. They are meek — approachable...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 26, 2016 | News
Being Vincentian means going above and beyond what is considered "good" or "merciful." Alisha Battaglia graduated cum laude with a B.A. in adolescence and special education from Niagara University in 2015, and is studying toward a master’s degree in literacy...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 25, 2016 | Formation, News
The Spirit blows where it will. Sometimes institutions help. Edward Ward's story is a special one. "A young black man lies on the icy floor of a family friend’s first floor apartment. There is no heat, and temperatures in the house are below freezing. He is enrolled...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 25, 2016 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections
Watch this short video and then we'll talk about the interface of racism and simplicity in the Vincentian tradition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm5DWa2bpbs Can you see? Remember how Vincent talked about simplicity? "He added that simplicity was a virtue that...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
This past Winter break, January 10-15, students of St. John’s University traveled to Germantown, PA as a part of the university PLUNGE program. One of many service immersion programs offered each year, so named as students “plunge” into a new community and commit to...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
My husband and I have for many years identified ourselves as Vincentians. Mike was formed in the rich Vincentian tradition primarily through faith and service opportunities offered by campus ministry, as well as his academic studies and extracurricular activities, at...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 19, 2016 | News
In the Germantown section of Philadelphia, senior biology major Jeffrey Gansworth was one of eight students (and two chaperones) that performed work at centers that offered free food to diseased residents, shelters for the homeless, and after-school programs in the...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 18, 2016 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Analyze and act. That’s what Madeline Gemoules of the Vincentian Mission Corps reminds us to do in her article, “Healthcare coverage – What’s the real cost?” Vincentians, always engaged in practical responses, imitate St. Vincent when they analyze the situation well....