So what does this mean for us in our daily lives? Where can we have compassion outside of our circles in order to build community? Are we really in tune with the needs of our community members?
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by Michael Pearl | February 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media | 0 Comments
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | February 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | February 11, 2018 | Formation, Other Branch News, Reflections | 0 Comments
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by Magda Hernandez, CVV 5 | Apr 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
So what does this mean for us in our daily lives? Where can we have compassion outside of our circles in order to build community? Are we really in tune with the needs of our community members?
by Jennifer Gordon, SCL – CVV 4 | Mar 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
In Mark 10, when Jesus asks a blind man what he wants Jesus to do for him, the man responds, “Rabbi, I want to see.” In these Lenten days, I believe that we, too, are invited to ask Jesus for the same grace.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 10, 2018 | News
Meet Me at the Mission: Vincentian Heritage Initiative is an invitation for you to explore what it means to be a Vincentian leader!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 21, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
On the Medium Blog Meet me at the Mission, DePaul graduating student Cece Metzdorff writes, When did the word “simple” obtain a negative connotation? While the dictionary may define simple as “easy,” I would like to disagree. I think simplicity is hard....
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"There's a phrase that should never be used: 'It's always been done that way.' That phrase, let me tell you, is bad. We must always be changing because time changes. The only thing that does not change is what's essential. What doesn't change is the announcement of...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 27, 2017 | News, Reflections
Dr. Paul Vermette, a professor of education at Niagara University, received Leadership Niagara’s Lifetime Achievement Award during the organization’s annual awards luncheon, held today at the Conference Center Niagara Falls. A professional educator since 1971, Dr....
by Michael Thomson, CVV 17 | Apr 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Change. A word that we throw around a lot. To make or become different. An act or process through which something becomes different. In the startup tech space that I work in now, change is often viewed as something highly desired. In fact, everyone is looking for that...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 6, 2017 | News, Reflections
Bill Sweeney could easily say, "I am Vincent." He's got Vincent's heart and Vincent's style: he leads people to the poor. https://youtu.be/9QhUwo7UPbY Parishioners at St. Francis de Sales Church, Belle Harbor, NY (USA) gather for a Lenten dinner. Young and old, Bill...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
As the Anniversary Year committee has adopted an initiative to combat homelessness for this year and beyond, it's good to get to know people who work in this line. Depaul International is an acknowledged leader and member of the Vincentian Family. Vincentians of...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 2, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
March 31. Philippines. Angie Panelo, who is a member of the SSVP PH National Youth Committee heads for the Vatican this weekend, together with our dear Fr. Conegundo B. Garganta. She has become an acknowledged world youth leader! Vincentian of... wherever? The...
by Britini D’Angelo | Mar 26, 2017 | Formation
Walk into Bailo Hall, up a flight of stairs, around the corner, and who will you see? Sitting behind a desk surrounded by pictures of students and numerous awards acknowledging her service will be Fran Boltz, current Learn and Serve director and future IMPACT director...
by Isabella Davila, VLM '16 | Mar 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the FRUIT of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. While in a small village in Kenya, Africa called Chepnyal...