Vincentian Family

A Vincentian View: Enlarge the Door

by Pat Griffin, CM | February 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Personally and institutionally we must enlarge our doors to allow the King of Glory and his entire entourage entrance and application.

What’s Your Take on Systemic Change?

by John Freund, CM | February 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 3 Comments

What’s your take on Systemic Change? I thought I would ask you to share what you think is the state of systemic change in the Vincentian Family.

A Vincentian View: Reverencing the Word of God

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The challenge and encouragement was for all of us to value and read our Bibles more vigorously—even as we prepared to listen to its word as a Church.

The Fifth Century of the Vincentian Charism – Fr. Maloney

by John Freund, CM | January 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

Former Superior General, Fr. Maloney, has spoken of his dreams for the fifth century of the Vincentian Charism. This post is an introduction to his earlier book, “The Dawn of a New Century”.

A Vincentian View: Patrimony of the Poor

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Two readings that regularly show up towards the end of the liturgical year capture my imagination.

A Vincentian View: Healing

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Right now, healing, hope, and life mix together in my head and heart. They rest firmly within the Gospel message, and find application in our Vincentian charism.

Seeing Our Own Poverty, Clothing Ourselves in the Spirit of Jesus Christ

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 30, 2020 | Formation

Let us commit to clothing ourselves in an attitude that will help us to “turn the medal over”.

Thoughts on a requiem for the homeless

by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses

The following story got me thinking.... (see concluding thought after the story) The Pope's almoner has celebrated Mass in Rome in memory of the poor and homeless who have lost their lives due to inadequate living conditions and abandonment. Archbishop Konrad...

Fr. Pat Griffin, CM steps down

by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, News

Fr. Patrick Griffin to step down as Director-General of the Daughters of Charity Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M. Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, announced that, due to health concerns, Fr. Patrick J. Griffin, C.M....

What are Vincentian youth doing?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth

Take a quick tour around the world with the Vincentian Marian Youth Newsletter JMV Bulletin 2013 ENG Brazil - From November 15-17 the II National Encounter of former members of the VMY who have transitioned into other branches of the Vincentian Family was held. Thirty...

Are vows, virtues still relevant?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family

Are vows and virtues relevant is the question posed by Tim Williams CM, Provincial Director of the Daughters of Charity Australia, in his reflection VOWS, VIRTUES AND RELEVANCE

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