One passing reference in a story caught my interest. “It Ignited a protest. But can It sustain a movement?” The question caught my interest because it triggered the “what must be done” question about some recent and future events in the Vincentian Family.
Month: January 2018
Cooperating With God’s Plan: Events Leading to the Establishment of the Congregation of the Mission
Here is a brief presentation on the series of events leading to the founding of the Congregation of the Mission in 17th Century France.
Help Us Champion Storytellers of the Vincentian Charism
To spread the charism of VIncent we need storytellers. This the purpose of the Vincentian Film Festival… to discover and support those who have the gifts to tell the story of Vincent in a digital age.
Superior General Reviews our 400th Anniversary and Looks to our Fifth Century
Superior General’s letter for the closing of the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism “ON THE THRESHOLD OF THE FIFTH CENTURY OF THE VINCENTIAN CHARISM”
Recognizing the Hope of Israel Today
Fr. Thomas McKenna, former Provincial of the Eastern Province, reflects on Anna and Simeon’s preparedness to recognize the Hope of Israel when he appeared in an unlikely form.
Eastern Province Proudly Hosts Vincentian Family International Leaders
The Eastern Province hosted the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family. St. Vincent’s Seminary houses the Vincentian Family Offices.
A Vincentian Collaborator reflects on Martin Luther King
The Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission is privileged.to have Meaghan Clark as a skilled and committed collaborator in spreading the message of human dignity and solidarity.
How Serious Are We About the 104th Day of Migrants and Refugees
January 14, 2018 marks the104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees January 14, 2018. Pope Francis stresses four verbs – “welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating migrants and refugees”
Forming New Provincial Leaders in the Congregation of the Mission
The Superior General called the last 22 recently appointed Provincial leaders to Rome for a week of orientation to their ministry of service.
John Sendlein undergoes surgery
Please pray for Mr. John Sendlein, who will be having stent heart surgery today in New York. John is the brother of Fr. Tom Sendlein, C.M
+ Hernan Ayala, brother of Osvaldo Ayala, C.M
Please remember in your prayers Mr. Hernan Ayala, brother of our confrere Osvaldo Ayala, C.M. He died on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. His funeral will be on January 13, 2018, at 10 a.m., at Parroquia San Juan Bautista, Alanje. Condolences can be sent to: Rev. Osvaldo Ayala, C.M. Casa Cural Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción Concepción, Chiriqui […]
Central Association of the Miraculous Medal welcomes first woman as Director
The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal (CAMM) is pleased to announce that Oreland resident Mary Jo Timlin-Hoag has been appointed as Senior Executive Director; she is the first woman to hold the executive position in CAMM’s 103-year history.
A Banquet of Insights and One-liners from Pope Francis
I am a fan of Pope Francis’ homilies. But his homily for the feast of the Epiphany is a banquet of insight and one-liners.
Talk, Talk, Talk…
Talk, talk, talk… Will Vincentians as followers of Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor just talk or will they “walk the walk” on behalf of the homeless.
Looking Backward and Forward between 2017 and 2018
Beginning a new year is a chance to take stock of our following of Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor and consider how we can continue to develop next year.
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!