I've known theologian Karis Slattery since she was twelve. I watched her grow into a woman and a friend. She's an...
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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.
Create Your Charism #IamVincent
by Ada Lee | Feb 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
When I was young, I spent many weekends attending Sunday school. I learned the biblical stories of the Old Testament-...
Reflecting on Service: New Orleans #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 4, 2018 | Formation, Other Branch News, Reflections
Words of hope about serving can be just the thing to fuel prayer. Katharine Montemurri, Program Coordinator of the...
What does being a Vincentian mean to me? #IamVincent
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 meant to be a Vincentian. I knew that it had to do with St. Vincent de Paul who spent his life serving the poor and less fortunate, and that was enough...
Reconnecting with Myself Through Vincent de Paul’s Footsteps #IamVincent
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 mean that my family and I would go to church every Sunday morning and have breakfast together afterwards. Another thing was that I was never allowed...
Think Global, Act Local. A Vincentian Perspective.
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. Through my involvement in community college, I was able to build a community of individuals that believed in me and provided the foundation for my...
My experience in the Eastern Europe Meeting in Ukraine 2017
by Klara Vučko•JMV Slovenia | Jun 1, 2017 | Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth
When the last week of April was around the corner, my heart started beating faster and faster. The reason for that was the upcoming meeting in Ukraine, which I had looked forward to since summer. All of us Vincentians who went to Krakow and to other meetings of the...
Pentecost In 2 Minutes #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent was a "Pentecost person." https://youtu.be/J5tr4pqWIo4 The folks at Busted Halo say, "The Holy Spirit is the Love poured out for us..." Does the Love of Christ "impel you"? Do you listen the Spirit and follow the Spirit's lead? Are you a...
Collaboration #3: Leadership #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 28, 2017 | Collaboration, Formation
Last year (2015-2016) was the Year of Collaboration for the Vincentian Family. With all the activity and planning around the 400th anniversary, we can forget that to say #IamVincent means to do the work. Here's the third of a three-part "reworking" of a timely article...
Collaboration #2: The People #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 25, 2017 | Collaboration, Formation
Last year (2015-2016) was the Year of Collaboration for the Vincentian Family. With all the activity and planning around the 400th anniversary, we can forget that to say #IamVincent means to do the work. Here's the second of a three-part "reworking" of...
Collaboration #1: The Culture #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 25, 2017 | Collaboration, Formation
Last year (2015-2016) was the Year of Collaboration for the Vincentian Family. With all the activity and planning around the 400th anniversary, we can forget that to say #IamVincent means to do the work. Here's the first of a three-part "reworking" of a timely article...
#IamVincent How? Organize!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Organize. The year 1617 is for Vincent de Paul and for us an indication of what it means to say "I am Vincent." The unnamed author of this reflection at our partner site, We are Vincentians, tells us "...nothing is acquired but what is given, charity is a gift of...