We must think of the bigger picture beyond and own immediate needs and even beyond first aid measures as important as they are.

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Our liturgical year has again arrived at its longest season. After the preparation of Advent draws us into the joyful celebration of Christmas, we move to “ordinary time” until Lent leads us into the Easter Season and Pentecost.
by Pat Griffin, CM | January 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The flow of our celebrations in these weeks invite us to a place in the middle. Two feasts attract our attention and border out reflections.
by Pat Griffin, CM | December 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Are you surprised when John sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask him who he is?
by Pat Griffin, CM | December 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 6 Comments
An invitation from the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy asked me to create a reflection for their digital Advent + Christmas crèche calendar for 2022
by John Freund, CM | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We must think of the bigger picture beyond and own immediate needs and even beyond first aid measures as important as they are.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I make no secret of the fact that if I could teach only one book of the Bible, I would choose the Psalms.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Work without the opportunity to find its purpose and its contribution to creation in the service of others is work that can dehumanize.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 24, 2013 | Vincentian Family
A FamVin presentation produced by Patricia Tryon, deceased member of the FamVin team.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, News
With great sadness and loss I just learned that Fr. Jack McKenna, CM died peacefully last night in the Hospice unit of Calvary Hospital. May he rejoice in the arms of his God and those of his family and friends who welcomed him. He will be missed by his loved ones,...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2013 | Justice and Peace
...to the Vincentians in Partnership November justice e-newsletter. Vincentians in Partnership is the umbrella organisation of all Vincentian organisations in Great Britain. This monthly e-newsletter gives you the latest news from the VIP and the Vincentian Family and...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Our Mother, the Virgin Mary, entrusted to Saint Catherine the making of a medal that would be a symbol of the faith of all those who wore it. Catherine, a young novice, fulfilled the Virgin’s request and thanks to her faithfulness we have seen “miracles” throughout...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative from a report sent by the Daughters of Charity, Province of the West. The Daughters at the Provincial House are very privileged this week to be hosting the board meeting of the Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative, Empowering Haitians...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Disasters and Responses, News
The Vincentian Family in the Philippines, continues to update its aid coordination efforts via Twitter. For the initial description of its efforts ... Adamson University, through the Integrated Community Extension Services (ICES), is launching the AdU Charity...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Fr. Gregory Gay – Advent letter – “The realities of war, violence, poverty, hunger, and injustice all plague us as we live out the Vincentian charism. … Advent awakens and renews our hearts in hope with Christ, our way, truth, and life.”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 20, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill celebrate collaboration of National Vincentian Family on Social Justice Issues Social justice representatives from fifteen branches of the Vincentian Family in North America are collaborating on issues of peace, justice and integrity...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Pictures are worth a thousand words! The Vincentian Family use of Pinterest to tell the story of the charism of Vincent, Louise, Frederic, Elizabeth, etc. keeps growing. The following story barely scratches the surface of that presence. FamVin would like to begin a...