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Social Media is a conversation…supported by online tools
New to Social Media? Puzzled by Facebook, Twitter, etc.? VirtualVins has posted material for those seeking to understand what all the fuss is about. How to Get Started with… Twitter for Vincentians Facebook for Vincentians NY Times - For those Facebook Left...
International JMV Bulletin October 2010
The international bulletin of Vincentian Marian Youth JMV is now available online and in pdf. The content of this Bulletin ..."is somewhat distinct from other editions but equally interesting. "
Documentary on hunger viewed 14 million times
Award winning documentary from Cultureunplugged, Chicken-a-la-Carte, has been viewed over 14 million times. When you watch it you will see why. It gives new meaning to "alacarte".
Vincent 101 – Vincent through the eyes of dePaul Students
A short fast-paced video about St. Vincent and DePaul University as seen through the eyes of students.
The Listening Disciple (JMV)
The Listening (JMV) Disciple : 1) listening in Luke’s gospel; 2) some echoes of the theme in the spirituality of St. Vincent and St. Louise; 3) some ramifications today. Found on the English JMV site (Click on pull down menu Formation at the upper left of the page)
Spotlight on the Daughters of Charity in the Philippines
It may be a secret outside the Philippines but the Daughters or Charity are deeply involved in an educational apostolate in the Philippines. Their presence is felt through 12 educational institutions. The Universidad de Sta. Isabeland their 12 colleges and...
The Vincentian Calling … and creativity of the Vincentian Family
In yet another mode of presentation, the November edition of the international site of the Daughters of Charity has beautifully adapted as a video and translated into multiple languages a presentation based on the writings of Fr. Robert Maloney and previously...
Vincent and friends in contemporary artists
The image of Vincent de Paul is posted courtesy of Bee Still Studio (Br Mickey McGrath OSPS), and is available by contacting Bee Still Studio, or through Trinity Stores, Highlands Ranch, Colorado USA. Note that Trinity Stores have arranged that his image can also...
Survival Strategies for low inome people – Part 1
The Oklahoma City Catholic Worker has posted a survival guide for people with low income (cathworkeroct2010) See their JustPeace website for some provocative thoughts about the plight of the marginalized.
Do we tell the stories of the Saints and saints often enough?
Georgia wrote “We need heroes. We need to give kids heroes. Without heroes, they will give us gangs.” And worse. Some food for thought. We have a history full of heroes – Vincentian and others. Do we tell the stories of the Saints and saints often enough? Click Read...
