IamVincent
Two Vincentian Scholars Honored @NiagarUniv
by Michael Freedman | August 10, 2017 | News | 0 Comments
I am a Doctor, and #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | July 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
What my Nonreligious Mom Taught Me About the Vincentian Mission #IamVincent
by Megan Scoville | June 29, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
What does being a Vincentian mean to me? #IamVincent
by Manchester University CC | June 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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The Summons #IamVincent
by Ana Davila | Oct 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
When I reflect on my first few weeks with my community and the St. Vincent de Paul society, I cannot help but listen...
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Meeting Christ in Prison #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 5, 2017 | News, Reflections
Father McGeough agreed, saying that, “I’ve been a priest for 40 years, and I’ve never been thanked so much for just...
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Opinion: Do Black Lives Matter to Vincentians? #IamVincent #BlackLivesMatter
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 21, 2017 | Justice and Peace, News
#BlackLivesMatter. Black Lives Matter. On Twitter, on streets, in the News. The very phrase makes temperatures rise....
The Vincentian Charism, Vincentian Spirituality and Our Way of Life Part 2 #IamVincent
by John P. Prager, C.M. | Dec 22, 2016 | Formation, Social, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
We hope you enjoyed Part One earlier today. Continue to listen and learn about our Our Way of Life, and about five characteristics of Vincentian spirituality that everyone who wants to say #IamVincent needs to practice. This presentation was given during the Latin...
The Vincentian Charism, Vincentian Spirituality and our Way of Life Part 1 #IamVincent
by John P. Prager, C.M. | Dec 22, 2016 | Formation, Social, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Listen and learn about our Our Way of Life, and about five characteristics of Vincentian spirituality that everyone who wants to say #IamVincent needs to practice. This presentation was given during the Latin American Encounter of the Vincentian Family, Guatemala –...
From Value to Virtue: Passion
by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Dec 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The fifth is Zeal: the virtue of passion. With a desire to encourage love and respect for the poor, the Rule of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society refers to...
From Value to Virtue: Selflessness
by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Dec 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The fourth is Selflessness: the virtue of generosity. In the midst of the present cultural context in which we find ourselves, the Rule of the Saint Vincent...
Teach me how to dance! #IamVincent
by Emily Becker | Dec 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To say #IamVincent is to be willing to learn how to dance! Emily Becker of DePaul University learned how, and will never stop... When I look back on the beginning of my Vincentian story, I see a clear starting point. At the beginning of my freshman year, I saw a...
From Value to Virtue: Gentleness
by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Dec 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The third is Meekness: the virtue of gentleness. It is interesting to note that “Wikipedia” speaks of gentleness as a virtue of former ages but is...
Niagara University Receives Highest Federal Honor for Community Service
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 1, 2016 | News
Good News! Lots of folks saying #IamVincent and making a difference! For the 10th consecutive year, Niagara University has achieved the highest federal recognition colleges and universities can receive for community service, service-learning and civic engagement....
From Value to Virtue: Abelly’s take on Vincent’s Sense of Gratitude
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 24, 2016 | Formation
Although it's not one of the "traditional" Vincentian virtues, gratitude is foundational for the Christian and Vincentian life. Louis Abelly, biographer of St. Vincent de Paul, wrote: He [Vincent] used to say that nothing was so efficacious in winning the heart of God...
Live in Gratitude: Imperatives for Mature Discipleship
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating in the U.S.A. Here's something to ponder: Live in gratitude: To be a saint is to be fueled by gratitude, nothing more and nothing less. Let no one deceive you with the notion that a passion for truth, for church, or even for God...