Sister of Fr. Teodoro Ríos, C.M. +Mrs. Leopoldina Ríos de Gaitán
Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Fr. Teodoro Rios’s older sister.
Eastern Province Confrere Leading Preparation of Historic International Meeting
Father Joe Fitzgerald, a Vincentian missionary from Philadelphia heads the Panamanian Church’s national indigenous ministry office. He is shepherding preparation for the historic meeting of indigenous peoples in advance of World Youth Day.
The Journey into Service
On May 26 two men presented themselves for the next step in their journey into service to the marginalized of our world in the context of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission.
I Once Dreaded Preaching on Trinity Sunday
I used to dread preaching on Trinity Sunday. Now I look forward to it.
“Here I am Lord” – Initiative of the Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Marian Youth Association (VMY), one of the branches of the Vincentian Family, launches its “Here I am” initiative to strengthen in every possible way the existing VMY groups around the world, as well as to become more active members within the Church and in the world.
A Memorial Day Remembrance with One Who Came Home
This weekend I was privileged to hear a 20 year veteran of surgical nursing in the military share the experience of the worst 13 months of his life… I am amazed he can function in his place of employment!
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!