We all get surprised by life and its ups and downs. We are often forced to rethink our dreams. Sometimes we discover or rediscover our mission through these ups and downs.
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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: The Whole Story
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
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.
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.
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
Telling Vincentian Family stories
by John Freund, CM | May 22, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Every family has stories to tell. The Vincentian Family is no exception. And Slide Share is one of the ways the Vincentian Family tells its stories.
Vincentian Pilgrimage to grave of Daughter of Charity
by John Freund, CM | May 14, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Over 500 pilgrims travelled from different corners of Ukraine to the grave of Blessed Sister Marta Wiecka, DC. The 5th pilgrimage of the Vincentian Family to Sniatyn, took place on May 10-11, 2014marking the five years since she was beatified. On Saturday...
Mother’s Day, World Vocation Day, Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
How do these three go together? It is not really hard to put these three things together. What might not be so obvious is how the Vincentian Family fosters vocations the year round. (Pope Francis Message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations) How does the Vincentian...
Vincentian Family Matching Grant
by John Freund, CM | May 2, 2014 | Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
I ask for your help to bring the skills necessary for economic activity to Savanne Perdue, La Hoye, Central Plateau.
Dream dreams – a Vincentian Family Prayer service
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
The following prayer service was used at a Vincentian Family Gathering with Fr. Gregory Gay at the conclusion of his formal visitation of the Vincentians of the Eastern Province. Opening Song: "We are the Light of the World (Greif) Opening Prayer Leader: Lord Jesus,...