People experiencing poverty have an expertise that can not be taught in a classroom. They know their situation from the inside. They understand many dimensions of poverty that may not occur to us.
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A Vincentian View: A Sacred Heart
by Pat Griffin, CM | November 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Pope Francis’ most recent encyclical (Dilexit nos, “He Loved us,” October 2024) finds a welcome place in our Vincentian reflections.
A Vincentian View: “Caring for the Little Ones”
by Pat Griffin, CM | November 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In the Gospels, Jesus mentions the “little ones” on several occasions. He says that they need to be treated with respect (Mt 18:10).
A Vincentian View: Jesus and Psalm 133:1
by Pat Griffin, CM | October 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Praying and preaching the psalms has been one of my great joys for many years. The opportunity to take a psalm and reflect upon its meaning has challenged me to study its context and appreciate its message.
A Vincentian View: A Story for Yom Kippur – Jonah
by Pat Griffin, CM | October 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
As Christians, we can pray with and for our Jewish brothers and sisters on these holy days. We can learn from their time of devotion and reflection.
A Vincentian View: Mary’s Lessons on Joseph
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Mary knew Joseph. As we are attentive to her, we learn about the one who stood beside her for much of her life.
Wide-angle View of the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We are people with a mission…to do what Jesus did. Pople who use the skills of their profession in frontline “field hospitals” or mobilize those who are committed to “seeking long-term solutions.”
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