In this five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us examine how we live the virtues as self-examination. This week: Do I acknowledge who I am?
Virtues
A Vincentian Minute: Virtue from the inside out– Simplicity
In a five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us to examine how we live the virtues as self-examination. This week: am I simple with myself?
Elections and the Parable of the Blind Men
I offer this post from ancient Indian tradition for your reflection.
Missing Millennials – What We Might Be Missing
Could living Vincent’s Values be attractive to millennials?
Being Vincentian: Life Takes Practice
Life takes practice. It has been described as a journey from value to virtue. Here's a little help. [button...
Vincentian Virtues for Moms
Admittedly I have been tremendously influenced by Vincentians in my adult life. Prior to that, I had known of the ministry of the Vincentians (read: I had heard of the St. Vincent de Paul Society) since I was little. Unfortunately, that probably remains the...
Millennials, Vincent and His 5 Values
A church characterized by the five virtues of Vincent de Paul might appeal to millennials and “nones”.
The Virtue of Mortification
In this presentation, learn why St. Vincent insisted on the necessity of mortification.
Advice from Saint Vincent
When St. Vincent and St. Louise co-founded a new type of religious community, the Daughters of Charity, in 1633: Louise was the prime organizer for the fledgling community, but Vincent, with his spirituality, his warm heart, and his great common sense, played an...
From Value to Virtue: Passion
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The fifth is Zeal: the virtue of passion. With a desire to encourage love and respect for the poor, the Rule of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society refers to...
From Value to Virtue: Selflessness
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The fourth is Selflessness: the virtue of generosity. In the midst of the present cultural context in which we find ourselves, the Rule of the Saint Vincent...
From Value to Virtue: Gentleness
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The third is Meekness: the virtue of gentleness. It is interesting to note that “Wikipedia” speaks of gentleness as a virtue of former ages but is...
