John the Baptist, Vincent and Consecration

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Author: Patrick Griffin, CM · Year of first publication: 2014 · Source: Eastern Province USA Vincentians.

Considering Consecrated Life: Patrick Griffin, CM reflects on St. John the Baptist, Vincent and Consecration


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The Advent/Christmas Season holds up numerous individuals who can be placed in the category of “consecrated persons.” Some of them are easy to identify; others require a little more thought. For example, have you considered … Read More

The Prophetic Character of the Vincentian Charism

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Author: José Vicente Nacher Tatay, C.M. · Translator: Charles T. Plock, CM. · Source: Vincentian Online Library.

This article first appeared in Carisma Vicenciano: Memoria y Profecía [XXVI Semana de Estudios Vicencianos], CEME, Salamanca, 2001


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Introduction “The prophetic character of the Vincentian charism” … when such a title is presented, the thesis that one hopes to develop is clearly expressed. “The prophetic character of the Vincentian charism” is an affirmation, … Read More

The role of Counsellor to Vincentian Family groups

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Author: José Antonio Ubillus Lamadrid, C.M. · Year of first publication: 2004 · Source: Echoes.
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Introduction This account is meant to provide some guidelines concerning the profile, role and functions of the counsellor to groups of lay people within the Vincentian Family. I will be presenting it in outline form … Read More

Vincentian Spirituality: A Spirituality Of the Poor? A Spirituality Of Justice?

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Author: Dan Paul Borlik, C.M. · Year of first publication: Spring, 1997 · Source: Vincentian Online Library.
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In 1625 Vincent de Paul founded the Congregation of the Mission and in 1633 he co-founded the Daughters of Charity along with Louise de Marillac. His primary heritage to both these apostolic groups, along with … Read More

Itinerary and elements of Vincentian Spirituality

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Author: Jean Pierre Renouard, C.M. · Year of first publication: 2008 · Source: Third Asian Vincentian Institute (Mother House, Paris, September-December 2006).
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We cannot separate Vincentian spirituality from the person of Saint Vincent. We should enter first through the door of the spiritual experience of Saint Vincent. This is an absolute prerequisite. But, conscious of the time … Read More

Dialogue with Islam

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Author: Armada Riyanto, C.M. · Year of first publication: 2011 · Source: Vicentian Charism and Formation in Asia Pacific.

Armada Riyanto, C.M. is currently rector of Widya College of Philosophy and Theology in Malang. In Indonesia he actively involves in activities of interreligious dialogue especially with Muslims. He has recently published a book on interreligious dialogues from various perspectives (in Indonesian language, Dialog Interreligius: Historisitas, Tesis, Pergumulan, Wajah, Kanisius 2010). He is chairman of the Commission of Vincentian Charism and Culture of Asia Pacific.


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Dialogue with Islam is one of the most challenging tasks of the Christians today. It is challenging for some reasons: theologically, Islam and Christianity have the same monotheistic roots as “Abrahamic religions”; but historically, Islam … Read More

Vincentian Contributions to the New Evangelization

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Author: Celestino Fermández, C. M. · Translator: Charles Plock, CM. · Year of first publication: 2014 · Source: Formation Sessions for the leaders of the Vincentian Family.
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Introduction For some time in the Congregation of the Mission and in many circles of the Vincentian Family we have listened to people speak about the Vincentian manner of “being” and “doing”. On the one … Read More

The Liberation of the poor: the Vincentian Rule to Make the Gospel of Jesus Christ Effective (6)

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Author: Santiago Barquín, CM · Translator: Charles T. Plock, CM. · Year of first publication: 2002 · Source: Hacer efectivo el evangelio y mundo actual, XXVII Semana de Estudios Vicencianos, Editorial CEME, Santa Marta de Tormes, Salamanca, 2002, p. 243-340..
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Conclusion It is time to conclude. We have spoken about the urgent need to free the poor from slavery and marginalization. We have stated thus such liberation is only possible if we return to the … Read More

The Liberation of the poor: the Vincentian Rule to Make the Gospel of Jesus Christ Effective (5)

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Author: Santiago Barquín, CM · Translator: Charles T. Plock, CM. · Year of first publication: 2002 · Source: Hacer efectivo el evangelio y mundo actual, XXVII Semana de Estudios Vicencianos, Editorial CEME, Santa Marta de Tormes, Salamanca, 2002, p. 243-340..
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The Vincentian Rule: to make the gospel of Jesus Christ effective today If Jesus Christ has commanded us to evangelize: Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15; cf., … Read More