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 | March 10, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Ask yourself the following questions, based on the five Vincentian Virtues of Humility, Simplicity, Meekness, Mortification, and Zeal.
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 | Mar 13, 2022 | Formation
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 John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Could living Vincent’s Values be attractive to millennials?
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...