The Vincentian Family at the UN (VFUN) recently held a planning meeting at St. John’s University. Lead by Dr. Linda...
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by Kyle Alvarez, UN Intern | March 15, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
by Jada C. Bradberry, UN Intern | March 8, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
by Elizabeth Astridge | February 15, 2018 | News | 1 Comment
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | January 21, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
by Natalie Boone | Oct 4, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family at the UN (VFUN) recently held a planning meeting at St. John’s University. Lead by Dr. Linda...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Active in her Catholic parish community, Jonna uses her faith to help guide her through many of life’s important decisions, like her internship.
by Dr. Joann Heaney-Hunter | Aug 20, 2018 | Formation
I want to thank Fr. Rooney for highlighting the...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Dennis Gallagher writes to us about our spiritual location. A friend of mine who is a realtor has often said this mantra in obtaining sales: location, location, location! In business being in the right place at the right time seems to make the sale. Knowing your...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
On our campus at St. John’s University, Vincentians walk everywhere, says Victoria O’Keefe. Religious can be found leading prayer on the athletic courts and fields, teaching in the front of classrooms, and working in the campus ministry office. Students are performing...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 27, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Sr. Pat Evanick, D.C., writes, "Learning is our Vincentian Way...." You will find that charity is a heavy burden to carry, heavier than the bowl of soup and full basket. You will keep your gentleness and your smile. It is not enough to give soup and bread. This the...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
"Growing up in an American," says Angela Seegal, "Italian in a family of eight, concepts like 'sharing,' 'making it go further,' 'taking only what you need,' were always part of my vernacular. My parents both came from humble beginnings, and made the conscience...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To say #IamVincent implies that we maintain awareness of the poor and suffering around us. Fr. John Kettleberger, C.M., reflects on a visit to Lourdes where he reveals his Vincentian character and charism as simple “wonder” at the profound prayer lives of our brothers...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
About her vocation to prayer, Andrea Pinnavaia writes from St. Johns... The deeper I delve into my vocation as a Vincentian, the more I am drawn into caring for the poor through prayer. People who are truly people of prayer will be inspired to serve and be drawn into...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Bro. Mike Sheerin, FMS, Campus Minister, St. John’s University, writes: “Allow yourself to be led by the Lord. He will direct all things through you. Trust him and following his example, always act humbly, gently, and in good faith.” St. Vincent DePaul. St. Vincent...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Sometimes that "something" that has grabbed hold of you won't let go. Dennis M. Gallagher writes, These past three and a half years have been one where I’m grateful to feel more immersed within the Vincentian mission and where I now feel part of the SJU community with...
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...