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.
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by Pat Griffin, CM | July 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The liturgical celebrations of this past Independence Day weekend have challenged me.
by Vincentian Family Office | July 6, 2020 | News | 0 Comments
In a few days, through Facebook Live, many Vincentians will meet online to pray for the needs of the men and women of today’s world (especially those individuals who are poor).
by John Freund, CM | June 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Who is a VIncentian? Is it an organization, a mindset, a federation of religious organizations? Let me suggest that it is a way of looking at things shared by a number of people.
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
St. John’s University, where I work, planned a prayer service around the theme of “Unity and Hope” in order to address the issue of racism that has dominated our country’s thinking in the past weeks
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
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.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 31, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Do you want to hear Joseph pray? You might begin with Psalm 1.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“We need only ask Saint Joseph for the grace of graces: our conversion” (PC p. 9).
by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2014 | Justice and Peace
The death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and subsequent rioting is creating national headlines. Of course the phenomenon of rioting is occurring all over the world. And it is not a new phenomenon. What might be a Vincentian view of rioting and protests?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 7, 2014 | Formation, Missions inter gentes, Social Media, Vincentian Family
Fundraising for the mission is a constant preoccupation of missionaries and Vincentian Family leaders. The Congregation of the Mission has its own initiatives, including the Vincentian Solidarity Office, as do many of the Vincentian Family branches. Missions like the...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 22, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
A Washington Post story was about some members of Congress who took part in a poverty simulation exercise as a way of gaining some insight into what real people experience. In 2011 over 100 participants at our “Bridges Out of Poverty” meeting took part in basically the same sort of exercise.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
Today, I am referring to communication that leads to communion, creating in us a deeper appreciation of both the message and the messenger. It allows us to reflect on what we have heard or seen, and to respond in a relational way. It best expresses who we are, and honors the sacred in the other.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
We are proud to announce that Zafèn has become a field partner with Kiva, a crowdfunding platform supporting a worldwide network of microfinance institutions alleviating poverty through business loans. This collaboration introduces Kiva’s 1 million users to Haitian...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 13, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian Collaboration Final Day - The final day of VFCAP was a morning of future planning and an afternoon in Clichy. Marty Martin prepared participants for the creation of their MAP (My Action Plan). Time was spent on creating SMART goals (specific, measurable,...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 12, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Thursday began with a visit to the tomb of Frederic Ozanam and Mass at St. Joseph Church on the property celebrated in French by Fr. Dan Borlik.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Once again Sr. Denise LaRock reports - Day 4 of VFCAP (Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program) was another full day as Module 3 was continued. Marty Martin started out the day with Conflict Resolution. He presented on types of conflict, causes of conflict...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Sr. Denise LaRock reports on Vincentian Family Collaborators Day 3: Module 2: "Contemplator Re-Rooting" Today was a packed day for the Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program! Pamela Mantuhac led the group through the Four Vincentian Relationships: with those...