Already in 1923 Thomas Judge, CM, a member of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission asked: “What can be done to inspire, to provoke, to lead the every-day Catholic into missionary work in the providence of his everyday life?”
What struck Fr. Pat Griffin was the common bond of concern for those who hunger and need compassionate care. The reflection first appeared on FamVin,
Oscar and Vincent: they both heard the words of Jesus in Luke “He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free.”
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
Preserving memories of how the Vincentian Charism was lived is a true ministry.
I know what it is like to flee one’s country for a better life! The rosary got me through being one of the boat people fleeing Vietnam.
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!