by Beth | Jun 16, 2003 | Formation
“Because of my 28 years in Ethiopia, Africa, I cannot help having that continent in the forefront of my mind. What I say though is, mutatis mutandis, applicable to any continent and any culture in any country. ” After an introduction (I) to... by Beth | Jun 12, 2003 | Formation
“Saints must not be reduced to plaster statues, to colourless figures always first in the class and never singing a wrong note”. From an rticle by Fr. Thomas Davitt, CM “That is the opinion of an Italian author introducing a selection of extracts from St... by Beth | Jun 1, 2003 | Formation
A man was once on his way down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell into the hands of bandits; they stripped him, beat him and then made off, leaving him half dead. A group of organized young men on an excursion passed the same way and came upon him. The young men... by Beth | May 26, 2003 | Formation
During this season of graduations some might find food for thought in Fr. Thomas McKenna’s reflections on Vincentian education A bishop approaches you – you’re one of Vincent’s followers – and he asks you to start a school. Why would you, a person of this... by Beth | May 24, 2003 | Formation
Dr Austin FAGAN writes about the origins of the St Vincent de Paul Society in England & Wales “Who except the clergy visit the poor ? As far as we laity are concerned, the approved plan seems to be to manage all by a secretary, to avoid all dirty work... by Beth | May 20, 2003 | Formation
Fr. Victor Bieler, Assistant General for the Missions, was in Nairobi (Kenya) from 23-30 April participating in a meeting to help prepare the next African Formators’ meeting, which will be held there from 7-25 July. It will treat, among other themes, the Vows of...
