Vincentian Family

A Vincentian View: Thoughts on the Cross

by Pat Griffin, CM | April 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments

The cross stands at the center of our reflection in these days. Lent summoned us to follow Jesus to the Jerusalem that held the cross on which he would die. The Triduum draws us to the foot of the cross. Easter leads us away to the new life won on the cross. An empty...

A Vincentian View: Separation from the Father

by Pat Griffin, CM | March 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

A host of lessons arises within the story of the Prodigal Son. It continues to challenge and suggest as we reflect and recognize ourselves in the text.

A Vincentian View: Synodality and Listening

by Pat Griffin, CM | March 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

For me, the word most frequently invoked as one reflects upon and participates in the call to synodality in the current Church is “listening.”

A Vincentian View: Be Kind

by Pat Griffin, CM | March 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Sometimes when I read the Scriptures, a word pops out for me in a way that it has not done before.

A Vincentian View: No Chaining the Word of God

by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Four of Paul’s epistles are called “captivity letters:” Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon.

A Vincentian View: Kindred Spirits

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Whom would Vincent consider as close to his heart in thinking and serving?

A Vincentian View: A Father had Two Sons

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In recent years, when I have had the pleasure of reading the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, I have gotten into the habit of giving special emphasis to the first words of the parable: “A man had two sons. . . .”

A Vincentian View: Reverencing the Word of God

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The challenge and encouragement was for all of us to value and read our Bibles more vigorously—even as we prepared to listen to its word as a Church.

The Fifth Century of the Vincentian Charism – Fr. Maloney

by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Former Superior General, Fr. Maloney, has spoken of his dreams for the fifth century of the Vincentian Charism. This post is an introduction to his earlier book, “The Dawn of a New Century”.

The Vincentian Family In Time-lapse Photography

by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change

Listening to “A Daring Prudence,” Fr. Robert Maloney’s overview of the development of the Vincentian Family, evoked metaphors from photography.

Prayer of the Vincentian Family #FamVin2020Roma

by .famvin | Jan 10, 2020 | Vincentian Family

Let us unite in prayer as a Vincentian Family at the beginning of our 5th century as our international leaders from 150 branches meet in Rome.

A Vincentian View: A New Decade

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The beginning of a new decade seems to offer wider possibility and a new hope to me. For whatever reason, the number 2020 seems positive!

Leaders of 100 Branches of the Vincentian Family Gather – Why?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Some 200 leaders of 100 Branches of the Vincentian Family Gather in Rome – Why?

Historic Meeting of Over 100 Branches of the Vincentian Family

by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2019 | Formation, News

For the first time, Superiors and Presidents of the more than 150 branches that make up the Vincentian Family will meet in Rome, Italy from January 8 to 12, 2020.