I am struck by the way in which “the feast of the Conversion of Paul” creates a context at beginning and end with which Vincent’s bounds his remembrance.

by Pat Griffin, CM | July 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Paul ordinarily employed a scribe to write down the letters that he dictated for the benefit of his local churches. Sometimes, however, he picks up the pen himself to write a last few lines.
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
On occasion, some college campuses run a program called “The Last Lecture.” We have done it a few times at St. John’s.
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Each year, St. John’s University organizes a program around the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice (VCSJ).
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
In the middle of the Acts of the Apostles (c. 15), we find one of the first issues of exclusion in the young Christian community.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
I am struck by the way in which “the feast of the Conversion of Paul” creates a context at beginning and end with which Vincent’s bounds his remembrance.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
After the Baptism, Jesus hears these words: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
An Aramaic word associated with the Christmas as well as the Advent Season is “maranatha.”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Blogging is a way to sharing our vision. There is good news... and bad news. The good news is that more and more members are using blogs to invite others to share the Vincentian Family way by telling the stories of their life and ministries. The bad news is that many...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, News
Famvin has just received the text of the homily by Fr. Patrick Griffin at the Mass of Thanksgiving for the beatification of Sr. Marguerite Rutan, Monday, June 20, 2011. Father Griffin is the Current Director General of the Daughters of Charity and a former...
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2011 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity Federation website announced that Julie Cutter, DC, has been appointed Executive Director of the Sisters of Charity Federation. She will succeed Mary Ann Daly SC whose term ends on June 30th. Julie Cutter, DC, will be completing her term on the...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 4, 2011 | Vincentian Family
"So how might we define Vincentian spirituality as lived today by Sisters and Daughters of Charity, Vincentian priests and brothers, laypersons in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Ladies of Charity, and young members of Vincentian Marian Youth and...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 22, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The International Daughters of Charity Site continues their "Focus On" series with a story about co-operation between the Daughters of Charity and the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia. The Daughters of Charity in Australia have a long history of collaboration...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2011 | Vincentian Family
"Until people affected by hardship can put their own efforts behind their recovery, change never really begins. " So writes a Zafèn lender the anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti. From a Zafèn press release... As the world’s attention returns to Haiti to mark a...