Articles for Robert P. Maloney

How Did St. Vincent Help the Homeless of His Day

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 13, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

You may not believe that one man could do all that Vincent did!

A Daring Prudence – Systemic Change

by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

“… create a Family that looks to the past for inspiration, but is also eager to create a vibrant innovative collaborative future in the service of the most abandoned.” Fr. Robert Maloney

Lenten Reflection: The Spirit Accompanies Us in the Desert

by Famvin Media Resources | March 5, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments

Fr. Robert Maloney, CM, writes: "...I encourage you in Lent to allow the Spirit to lead you into the desert, as Jesus did, that the Spirit might empower you for a renewed mission." Read more in this presentation: [slideshare...

Lenten Reflection: Two Suggestions, this Lent

by Famvin Media Resources | February 21, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments

Presentation of a classic Lenten Letter of Fr. Robert Maloney, CM.

That “Other” Virus

by John Freund, CM | Aug 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

I am not aware of anyone writing about the impact of Zooming on the Vincentian Charism. I offer this “Mindwalk” as personal reflections.

St. Francis Regis Clet, who followed the will of Providence in good times and in bad

by .famvin | Jul 10, 2020 | Formation

“My brothers and sisters, the saints make holiness real for us.” – Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.

Some Practical Rules for Praying

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 20, 2020 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Father Maloney offers a group of practical rules that experience teaches are helpful for those who want to pray.

‘Tis a Gift to be Simple – New Vincentian Resource

by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 3, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

In his "Profile of a Lay Vincentian in the 21st Century," former Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, Robert P. Maloney, wrote: "But the mission of the 21st-century Vincentian layperson will be based not merely on an energetic personality; it will be...

Fr. Maloney – Systemic Change and Vincentian Holiness

by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change

Fr. Robert Maloney delivered the keynote address "Systemic Change and our Vincentian Call to Holiness Today" at a national meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul held in Madison, Wisconsin (USA). It is still a foundational piece of Vincentian thought. From the...

5 Faces of Vincent de Paul (includes text)

by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

5 Faces of St. Vincent de Paul - which one do you know best? Missionary… witness… formator… inventive… contemplative… active… prayerful… gentle… compassionate… these are some of the words used to describe St. Vincent de Paul.Fr. Maloney writes... Vincent de Paul lived...

Philadelphia-area Ministries Gather to Celebrate Year of Vincentian Collaboration

by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 16, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration

On July 7, 2015 a dozen Vincentian Family branches located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA region gathered to celebrate the Year of Vincentian Collaboration at the request of Rev. Greg Gay, CM, Superior General. Through celebration and prayer, participants...

Robert Maloney – To Do list for Pope Francis

by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2015 | News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Robert Maloney, C.M., the former Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, lives in Philadelphia, Pa. He offers the following "to do" list for Pope Francis. Dear Pope Francis, On March 13, you told the world: “I have the feeling that my pontificate will be...