100 people coming from various countries and religious congregations have joined together in Rome from 22nd to the...

by John Freund, CM | January 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
An environment of survival withers the hearts of our elderly, taking away their ability to dream. In this way, it cripples the prophecy that our young are called to proclaim and work to achieve.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | February 25, 2016 | Justice and Peace, News | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | January 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 25, 2016 | Justice and Peace, News
100 people coming from various countries and religious congregations have joined together in Rome from 22nd to the...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
"Be Happy" is the theme of this week's reflection by Father Patrick Griffin in his series Considering Consecrated Life...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“An Open Door Policy” Considering Consecrated Life: The images and symbols surrounding the Holy Year of Mercy make my...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Father Pat Griffin continues his series Considering Consecrated Life with a reflection on costumes. “Costumes” In many areas, Halloween for children involves costume parties on that morning/afternoon more than wandering the streets “trick-or-treating.” In some...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Continung his series on Considering Consecrated Life Father Pat Griffin reflects on Kindness The promulgation date for Nostra Aetate was October 28, 1965. Like the other texts of Vatican II, it looks to its 50th anniversary in this year. This document, of course,...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
The Vincentian Family needs to continue to pay attention to the wisdom which surrounds us and particularly which arrives from places where we (perhaps in our pride, perhaps in our distraction) are not prepared to recognize it.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Pat Griffin continues his series "Considering Consecrated Life" with a reflection on “A Heart’s Desire” The film “Amadeus” offers a compelling and colorful telling of the life of Mozart. At its end, Salieri, who had been jealous of Mozart, characterizes himself...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In this reflection on “The Journey” Fr. Patrick Griffin continues his series of reflections "Considering Consecrated Life" Some may wonder what it was like in NY during the visit of Pope Francis. Let me offer one man’s experience . . . not of the privilege of being...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on "Collaboration” in his series "Considering Consecrated Life" September 27th falls on a Sunday this year. For me, two elements emerge from that fact. One is that in a diocesan parish setting, I will need to use the proper readings of...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In “Surprised by the Word of God” Father Pat Griffin continues his reflections in the series "Considering Consecrated Life" Twice each week I have the opportunity to be the main celebrant at our daily masses at St. John’s University. Our normal practice involves...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
Fr. Patrick Grifin reflections on Family Values in his series on "Considering Consecrated Life". Two happenings can capture our attention during this year. We celebrate the “Year for Consecrated Life,” and we look forward to the “World Meeting of Families” which will...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
a Vincentian must be close enough to touch and be touched.