Neither the previously passed House version or this new version, re-branded as the “Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) of 2017 come close to adhering to the“Ten Commandments of Health Care Coverage” which the Society and many other faith-based organizations have developed to guide and measure proposed Federal legislation.
Month: June 2017
Vincent never dreamed that…
In a ceremony commemorating the 400th anniversary of our family, the President of the European Parliament will host a ceremony honoring the service to the poor of the world by the Vincentian Family.
What the founder of Amazon and Vincentians have in common
I am struck by a phrase used by the founder of Amazon, “the intersection of urgent need and lasting impact.” What a simple way of expressing where members of the Vincentian Family try to live.
Fr. Juventino Castillero, C.M.’s father gravely ill
Request for prayers for the father of our confrere Juventino Castillero.
Corpus Christi – Reflections in a Vincentian Context
The Eucharist Today – Reflections in a Vincentian Context by Robert Maloney
Fr. Bicsko improves greatly!
Fr. Flanagan updates us on Fr. Steve Bicso’s significant improvement.
Beatification of 60 Vincentian Family martyrs
On November 11th, 2017 sixty (60) witnesses of the faith, men and women who shed their blood and who are members of our large Vincentian Family, will be beatified in Madrid.
Germantown’s physical connection to our 400 year legacy
100-year-old oak tree grown from a seed of St. Vincent’s oak which still stands near his birthplace.
Fr. Steve Bicsko in critical condition
Please remember Steve Bicsko in your prayers. Steve is in critical condition at LIJ/Northshore Hospital after suffering a rupture in his colon resulting from his diverticulosis. Last night, Steve underwent a six hour operation to repair this condition and is presently heavily sedated and connected to a breathing machine in the hospital’s surgical intensive care […]
+Sister of Fr. Vincent O’Malley
Please remember in your prayers… Catherine Marie O’Malley, Sister of Rev. Vincent O’Malley, C.M.
Fr. Tom McKenna reflects on anniversaries
As with any anniversary it’s a time to look back to all that’s happened, but also to pay attention to what is happening in the here and now. Jubilee weaves together past and present.
Giving Thanks Together at Family Day 2017
Vincentian in Spirit, Word, and Deed
At the 2017 celebration of Vincentian Family Day, Christine Murphy became the newest Affiliate of the Congregation of the Mission. As honorary members of our spiritual family in the Vincentian charism, Vincentian Affiliates are those whom our priests, brothers, and entire Vincentian community honor for steadfast service to our Congregation and sharing in our spirituality and […]
Sixteen Jubilarians celebrate almost 700 years of ministry
This year’s 16 Jubilarians will total approximately 700 years of ministry in the Eastern Province.
A once in a decade farewell
…we held an outdoor barbecue in honor of Fr. Make Carroll and his two terms totaling 9 years of service as Provincial.
Fr. Griffin offers a VIncentian view of the Paraclete
Father Pat Griffin offers his insights into the Paraclete, the biblical name for the Holy Spirit…. I have been thinking of what it means to be “called to another’s side.”
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!