In the current time with all our issues, St. Joseph can stand forth to teach us as a just man, as a worker and family man, as an obedient believer, and as a quiet person with an ability to listen.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In the current time with all our issues, St. Joseph can stand forth to teach us as a just man, as a worker and family man, as an obedient believer, and as a quiet person with an ability to listen.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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,...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2014 | Systemic change
Background for North American definition of Systemic change provided by Fr. Lou Arceneaux. In 2006 an international committee was established by Father Greg Gay, the Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, to focus on systemic change. That committee,...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Much of Lynn L'Heureux's message this week could be a commentary on the line of Peter "Brothers and Sisters, we have work to do!" that she quotes from the new movie "The Son of God" Son of God – Saved by Jesus’ Sacrifice – Your Lenten Journey – No Greater Love Dear...
by Tomasz Zieliński | Mar 7, 2014 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
The official dates of 2016 World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland were announced today, March 7, during the press conference of Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, Archbishop of Krakow and Bishop Damian Muskus OFM, head of the organization committee. Main events of WYD will start...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Over the course of almost 400 years the followers of Vincent and Louise have inspired people to to serve the faith and physical needs of people living on the margins. The Vincentian Family tradition is rich in heroes and heroines. How well do we know know deeply...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Vincentian Family Fish Farm in Central Plateau Breaks Ground Nine acres of carefully selected land in Haiti’s Central Plateau will become the new home for 25,000 baby tilapia, or “fingerlings,” in early 2014 as the Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative launches a...