Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Simplicity.


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by Famvin Media Resources | January 18, 2026 | Formation, Media | 0 Comments
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by looking at how we practically respond to the Scriptures. This week: Do the group work that’s necessary to build your Vincentian life. and people will be able to see the Vincentian virtues in you.
by Famvin Media Resources | January 11, 2026 | Formation, Media | 0 Comments
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by recognizing the vision of Advent and Christmas. This week: bring education to people who don’t have it, continuing in the way of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
by Famvin Media Resources | January 4, 2026 | Formation, Media | 0 Comments
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by recognizing the vision of Advent and Christmas. This week: our responsibilities as communities.
by Famvin Media Resources | December 28, 2025 | Formation, Media | 0 Comments
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by recognizing the vision of Advent and Christmas. This week: This week: It’s Christmas and God is with us, in the poor.

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 28, 2024 | Formation, Media
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Simplicity.

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 21, 2024 | Formation, Media
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Evangelization.

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 14, 2024 | Formation, Media
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Mercy experienced and expressed.
by .famvin | Apr 9, 2021 | Homelessness, Media, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In case you missed it: a recording of the event hosted by the Vincentian Family at the UN: “HOMES FIRST: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT POST COVID-19”.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 28, 2021 | Formation, Media, Reflections
Today we share this Palm Sunday reflection by Fr Rojan George, V.C. of the Vincentian Retreat Centre, Melbourne, Australia (over 20K YouTube subscribers). https://youtu.be/dxib0_6myRo From their website: VINCENTIAN CONGREGATION The Vincentian Congregation is a...
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 21, 2021 | Formation, Media
Virtual programs offered by the St. Vincent de Paul Young Adult Center in Philadelphia have enabled them to continue their mission during the pandemic.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 19, 2021 | Formation, Media
Lent: a season of grace and riches, a season of poverty and emptying, a season of contemplation and action.
by .famvin | Mar 6, 2021 | Church, Formation, Media, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Sacrament of Reconciliation.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 19, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Media
In this Coffee Break, Fr. Bob Gielow, CM, talks about some reasons to “celebrate”, and offers some practical suggestions for Lent.
by .famvin | Feb 6, 2021 | Church, Formation, Media, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Women who are Victims of Violence.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 31, 2021 | Formation, Media
In this video clip from the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia, Sr. Marge Clifford, DC tells us about Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC whose Feast Day is coming up on February 7.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 22, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Media
In this video Father Luigi Mezzadri, CM, Vincentian historian, recounts the context surrounding the life of St. Vincent de Paul and his inspiration to establish the Congregation of the Mission.