My friends, the whole story during this holy season invites us to strengthen our faith within our closest community and to express it in the widest world.
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A Vincentian View: A Night that Begins in Loneliness
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I think that I can point to a number of elements in the Gospel story of the passion and death of Jesus that suggest that feeling of loneliness.
A Vincentian View: Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Did you have a chance to see Pope Francis’ “Urbi et Orbi” blessing on March 27? Faith and prayer held the center in this simple yet dramatic event.
There has got to be a better system!
by John Freund, CM | April 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
We must think of the bigger picture beyond and own immediate needs and even beyond first aid measures as important as they are.
A Vincentian View: A Psalm
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
I make no secret of the fact that if I could teach only one book of the Bible, I would choose the Psalms.
A Vincentian View: And this will be a sign for you…
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This year something different in the Christmas readings captured my prayer and attention. Perhaps it suggests the times and the disposition of my mind and heart.
A Vincentian View: A Season of Yes
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We can recognize the effort and success that people of good will exert to move us beyond the moment and onto the right track.
Vincentian Family Collaborators Day 3
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...
VFCAP Photo Album on Facebook
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2014 | Vincentian Family
As you can see from the VFCAP photo album this day focused on Vincentian Virtues. Fr. Dan Borlick led the session on the connection between Vincent de Paul and virtues and focused on issues such as What is Vincentian Simplicity , etc Where have you seen lack of these...
“Vincentian as Visionary/Re-awakening”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 9, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Fr. Griffin shared the importance of telling our stories to help each person learn from another.
VFCAP Day 2 – First photos
by John Freund, CM | Jun 9, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Module 1 - “A Vincentian is a Visionary... Reawakening” - with Rev. Fr. Patrick Griffin, CM Outcomes To connect with each other To be inspired by the charism of the primary/primitive spirit (Hear some Vincentian stories, Learn from the stories) To connect with their...
Pentecost in Paris – Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Jun 8, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Pentecost in Paris – The Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program (VFCAP) 2014 first day
Newsletter – Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
View the newsletter of the Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative Tilapia Farm in Rural Haiti Nears Completion Fresh Start for Haitian Women on a Path to a Better Life Para leer en español, haga clic aquí Pour lire en français, cliquez ici
Vincentian Family Collaboration – Updated list
by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program - Paris Participants by Branch: VFCAP 2014 Ladies of Charity: Ah-Moy Ramaroson, Bernadette Josephe De Castro, Melodee Marciana Escobar, Rebeca Mansi, Deirdre (Dee) Sahad Araújo, Sumaia Congregation of the Mission:...
Lessons from “Call the Midwife”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The real story of the "sisters" of "Call the Midwife" ... and how it echoes the life and works of the founders of the various branches of the Vincentian Family "The police were everywhere and never walked the streets alone yet the midwives could travel through the...
Vincentian Family Collaborative Action 2014
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2014 | Vincentian Family
In a Vincentian Pentecost more than 50 Vincentian Family members from 24 Countries will be gathering in Paris to attend the Collaborative Action Program June 8-13, 2014