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?

by Famvin Media Resources | April 3, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this fifth of our five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us to use our self-knowledge to be Vincentian disciples of Jesus.
by Famvin Media Resources | March 27, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this fourth of our five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us to know what makes us passionate, both the holy righteous and the unholy egotistical.
by Famvin Media Resources | March 20, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this third of our five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us to examine how we become at peace with ourselves. This week: Do I cultivate a gentle spirit?
by Famvin Media Resources | March 13, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
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?
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 6, 2022 | Formation
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?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I offer this post from ancient Indian tradition for your reflection.
by AIC Training Team | Oct 25, 2020 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Today we are happy to send you four video reflections on the Vincentian virtue of simplicity.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 18, 2018 | Formation
Set aside some time this week to ask yourself the following questions, based on the five Vincentian Virtues of Humility, Simplicity, Meekness, Mortification, and Zeal.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 16, 2017 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Life takes practice. It has been described as a journey from value to virtue. Here's a little help. [button...
by Katie Cassady, CVV 12 and former staff | Nov 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
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...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A church characterized by the five virtues of Vincent de Paul might appeal to millennials and “nones”.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 12, 2017 | Formation
In this presentation, learn why St. Vincent insisted on the necessity of mortification.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 26, 2017 | Formation
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...
by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Dec 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
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...
by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Dec 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
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...
by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Dec 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
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...