Keeping in touch with Vincentian friends - whether or not they are part of any "official" branch -- is very...
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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.
No Easy Answers #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 2, 2017 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
People are always looking for the easiest answers to poverty. There are no easy answers. Practitioners of systemic...
Niagara Wire receives letter from KKK @NiagaraUniv #IamVincent @NiagaraWire
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 19, 2017 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections
Student newspapers are one of the places you're likely to meet Vincentians. Today I met Ferrah Staley, who penned the...
Seeds of Every Ordinary Moment #IamVincent
by Dan Walsh | Jan 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
We just celebrated Christmas – God is with us. This is one of my favorite times of the liturgical calendar, because of the invitation to prepare for the coming of Christ into our world and then to live Christ’s presence. This idea of preparing has been especially...
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 age. Good news is abundant at the St. Vincent de Paul Young Adult Center in Philadelphia(USA). When you live your faith without this aspect of...
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 heart: "Love wins." This has been a painful year in our country, unleashing appalling hatred and fear. The struggle has only just begun for many...
Non-violence and Vincentians #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 15, 2017 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Certainly, all over the world we have heard of the use of strategies for social change centered in non-violence and non-violent resistance. During this time, The United States celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his non-violent struggles against...
Could Andrew Garfield Be the Next “Vincentian of Wherever”?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 12, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Andrew Garfield, a fine actor soon to be seen in Martin Scorcese's "Silence," is on a journey. I'm sure there are others. Vincentians can walk with them. It was also clear that his “vast inner landscape” is, like many of ours, full of wounds and vulnerability. He...
Mini-Retreat•Podcast: Vincent de Paul: a True Mystic #IamVincent #famvin400
by John Freund, CM | Jan 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever wondered what was the secret of Vincent’s amazing life? "Vincent de Paul: a true mystic" – represents the third and final installment of our mini-retreat based on reflections written by Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, C.M. of Province of Rio de Janeiro...
Mini-Retreat•Podcast: Mystery of Grace and Freedom #IamVincent #famvin400
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 be shared” represents the second installment of a mini-retreat based on reflections written by Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, CM of Province of Rio de...
Mini-Retreat•Podcast to Begin the Anniversary Year #IamVincent #famvin400
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 consider using the reflections of Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, C.M. of the Province of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). You can read and/or listen. Listen,...
An Annual Examen #IamVincent
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 and our response). Vincentians need it, too. Here is how an examen might look for Vincentians: After placing yourself in God’s presence, first give...