“just do it” takes precedence over “here’s the reason why you should do it.”
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A Vincentian Minute: St. Vincent and St. Francis
by Famvin Media Resources | October 8, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney talks about Vincent and Francis on the day after Francis’ feast day.
The Mutating Vincentian Virus
by John Freund, CM | July 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
COVID 19 Is both similar to and very different from the Vincentian Virus. St. Vincent was “patient zero”. We also know the power of the Vincentian Virus and how St. Vincent spread this powerful virus.
“… In Name Only”?
by John Freund, CM | September 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
Do we have a “cafeteria mentality” when choosing what it means to be a Catholic?
“Bring Good News To the Poor” – Jesus’ Mission Statement
by John Freund, CM | July 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus Mission statement is short. “Bring Good News to the poor.” Six words! They were the most powerful words in his life. What did these words mean to Saints Vincent and Louise? Us?
Practical ways to start collaborating
by John Freund, CM | May 30, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jack Murphy of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA/Voice of the Poor Committee offers some tips and real-life examples
Vincentian Family University Presidents
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2015 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian University Presidents from the US, Philippines and India met in Chicago at De Paul Univesity.
Saturday Study Hall – Vincentian women
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2014 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis has said ""Women are asking deep questions that must be addressed. The church cannot be herself without the woman and her role. The woman is essential for the church. Mary, a woman, is more important than the bishops." For this week's installment of...
Mary, Women, Vincentian Family Today
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2014 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
Aidan Rooney CM offers some powerful insights and challenges regarding Mary, Women and the Vincentian Family Today. "Mary will lead us (the Vincentian Family) to the poor Christ". Father is from New York City and is serving in El Alto, Bolivia, as part of the...
Vincentian Contributions – New Evangelization
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2014 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
Vincentian Contributions to the New Evangelization by: Celestino Fernández, CM Presented during the Formation Sessions for the leaders of the Vincentian Family (Paris, January 18th, 2014) Evangelization, the task of all Christians Some clarifications with regard to...
Learning business through Vincentian Mission
by John Freund, CM | Jan 13, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Learning the Vincentian Mission through a business school class at Niagara University. During the fall 2013 semester, students enrolled in Dr. Anna McNab’s Operations and Information Management classes not only learned about the importance of information systems for...