The Ministry of Encouragement
In his usual engaging style, Fr. Tom McKenna, CM of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission, reminds us the importance of the ministry of encouragement and its deep roots in the Vincentian Family
Seeking to Learn From the Past
Preserving memories of how the Vincentian Charism was lived is a true ministry.
Niagara University Empowering Men and Women for Mission
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/10/09/niagara-university-empowering-men-and-women-for-mission/Fr. Michaael Nguyen, CM – I Was One of the Boat People
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/10/06/fr-michael-nguyen-cm-i-was-one-of-the-boat-people/Niagara University Empowering Men and Women for Mission
Niagara University is empowering men and women for Mission. The new focus on broad-based lay empowerment is captured by one word added to the title of the sector responsible for university mission: integration.
Panamanian TV Reports About the People Our Confreres Minister With
John Carney, CM sends this brief piece from Panamanian TV to help us understand the Ngäbe people with whom confreres of the Eastern Province minister. What are their hopes for a special pre-WYD gathering of indigenous people in January?
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!
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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!