by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Susan Stabile writes “Robert Maloney, C.M., former superior general of the Congregation of the Mission has a piece in the current issue of America Magazine on hope. In it, he cites a quote attributable to Augustine of Hippo: “Hope has two beautiful daughters;...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Wise Asset Management, Strategic Planning, and Grant-Writing – Father Gregory Gay, CM announces a series of workshops focusing on these three topics . “While the workshops are being sponsored by the Congregation of the Mission, we want them to be open to...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In his usual insightful and clear style Fr. Robert Maloney, CM Â addresses the big “why”question and Christian hope in a piece which appeared in America under the title “A Feathered Thing” . Borrowing an image from Emily Dickinson “Hope is...
by Beth | Jan 11, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“Study Hall” – echoes of earlier formal stages in our preparation for life. But as the Pope has recently reminded us formation is a lifelong task. In that spirit FamVin is beginning a new series “Saturday Study Hall” which for the most...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
VinFormation is proud to re-present a series of 4 Advent reflections in Powerpoint form based on the Fr. Robert Maloney’s reflections on the persons of Joseph, Mary, John the Baptist and Isaiah. Each of the presentations is downloadable. Other Advent resources...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
One of the more powerful moments of the Vincentian Family Gathering was closing prayer service. Prayer – SUNDAY – (Powerpoint) VFG Morning Prayer Sunday, October 27, 2013 Call to Prayer:   Jeremiah 6:16 Leader: Yahweh says this: “Stand at the crossroads...
