This scripture reminds us of our responsibility to honor the prophets among us.
Vincentian Family
Wide-angle View of the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments
We are people with a mission…to do what Jesus did. Pople who use the skills of their profession in frontline “field hospitals” or mobilize those who are committed to “seeking long-term solutions.”
A Vincentian View: Yearning for Home (Joseph and Psalm 137)
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Babylonians destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem in 587 BC and took most of the people of Israel into captivity—moving them from their ancestral home to foreign lands. Psalm 137 engages the feelings of those displaced persons.
A Vincentian View: Joseph and Psalm 19 (Pleasure in Law)
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Psalm 19 points in a similar direction and enables us to continue to reflect on Joseph as a just man in relation to the law of his people.
A Vincentian View: Joseph and Psalm 1
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 31, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Do you want to hear Joseph pray? You might begin with Psalm 1.
A Vincentian View: The Synod and the Spirit
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Whenever I have taught the Epistles of Paul or instructed lectors on these texts, I emphasize that one must read these letters as if they were addressed to oneself and to a Christian community gathered to hear them.
A Vincentian View: Journeying Together – To Bethlehem
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In an earlier post, I noted how the Holy Father’s summons to “synodality” attracts me. His call to “journey together”...
Getting to know you… Where we serve
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2015 | News
One of the first steps in collaboration is to identify the branches of the Vincentian Family who are ministering near your location.
“Awaited” – reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2015 | Formation
“Awaited” – reflection by Fr.Pat Griffin
Connect and Learn: The Congregation of the “Hermanas Josefinas”
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 7, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Mexico (Hermanas Josefinas) was founded on September 22, 1872 by Father José María Vilaseca Aguilera, CM and Cesárea Ruiz de Esparza y Dávalos … its members work in building up the Kingdom of God. José Maria Vilaseca...
Connect and Learn: Religious of St. Vincent de Paul
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 1, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Founded in 1845 at Paris, France, in the chapel at the motherhouse of the Congregation of the Mission by Jean Leon Le Prevost (1803-1874) in conjunction with Clemente Myionnet (1812-1886) and Maurizion Maignen (1822-1890). All three founders were laity who were active...
Ukraine Vincentian Family offers homeless a picnic
by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family host a group of homeless people for a picnic to celebrate Pentecost in the Ukraine.
Celebrate: VYC2015 in Rijeka, Croatia
by Vincentian Family Office | May 29, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
On the Pentecost Vigil on the 23rd May 2015 the Vincentian Family Year of Collaboration was opened in Rijeka, Croatia. The solemn mass, celebrated in the Chapel of St. Joseph in the Provincial House of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul – Zagreb, was...
Vincentian Collaboration on fire in Ethiopia
by Vincentian Family Office | May 28, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Vincentian Collaboration on fire in Ethiopia – A spark has been ignited!
“God’s Gift” Kyiv, Ukraine 10 years
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2015 | News
The Vincentian Fathers of the Vice-Province of SS. Cyril and Methodius celebrated the 10th anniversary of the blessing of “God’s Gift” house, Kyiv, Ukraine on 5th of May 2015 in Kyiv.
Serve: Vincentians in Partnership
by Vincentian Family Office | May 25, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
The collaboration among Vincentian Family members in Great Britain is going strong, and you can connect and learn.