Looking Backward and Forward between 2017 and 2018

by | Jan 1, 2018 | Eastern Province, Formation | 3 comments

Looking backward and forward with Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor

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.

Looking Backwards

1. In which areas of walking the way of Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor have I grown most in 2017?

2. In my following Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor which areas of growth disappointed me?

3. What did I learn about Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor in 2017?

4. What did I learn about Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor from other branches of the Vincentian Family?

5. Who has most helped me most understand Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor?

6. Who do I think might have seen me as Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor?

Looking Forwards

7. In which area of my following Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor would I most like to grow in 2018?

8. What’s one trait of Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor do I  want to devote more time to in 2018?

9. What can I do to become more aware of Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor?

10. How can learn more about and from and in other branches of the Vincentian Family?

11. Who can I look to help me understand Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor?

12. How will live out your commitment be a follower of Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor in a practical way?

But let’s remember that it’s not about our own efforts but about trusting God to lead us where he wants us to go.

Suggestion

Why not share here who has modeled Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor for you?

[This is a Vincentian adaptation of a post 12 Questions to Ask Yourself in the New Year]

3 Comments

  1. Tom Burke
    Tom Burke on January 1, 2018 at 7:12 pm

    My wife of 41 years, Alice Burke, a double alumna of St. John’s University, passed away in October. Throughout her life she lived the Vincentian charism, always striving to make a difference for those among us whose needs are great. She supported St. John’s initiatives such as St. John’s Bread and Life, the Midnight Runs for the homeless of New York City, etc. In her name the University has established The Alice C. Burke ’75C, ’77G Campus Ministry Expendable Scholarship, to provide an annual grant to a rising senior with a commitment to following in Alice’s footsteps through participation in Campus Ministry activities. It’s Alice’s way of paying it forward, and continuing to do good work for the poor through the efforts of the scholarship recipients.

    • John Freund, CM
      John Freund, CM on January 1, 2018 at 8:16 pm

      Dear Tom,
      I am sorry for the loss of your life’s partner of 41+ years.
      Having lived at SJU for most of the years between 1966 and 2009 our years at SJU coincided but my memory of names is poor. I may have even have been privileged to have her in Theology classes. Perhaps I would recognize her if I saw her picture.
      I hope that many will join this way of continuing her legacy of good works.
      Thank you for posting this news on the Eastern Province website where others might see it.
      John Freund, CM
      (I would have been in the class of 1959 if I had not joined the VIncentians.)

  2. The Rev. Dr. Edward Ambrose "Ed"
    The Rev. Dr. Edward Ambrose "Ed" on January 2, 2018 at 7:27 am

    Tom,

    May God and His company of Heaven sustain you in your unimaginable sorrow in the loss of Alice! May you feel His grace pouring upon you & yours during 2018!

    Father Freund and Vincentian Family…Blessings throughout 2018!

    Ed Ambrose,AA,St. Joe’s,1957