The reflections contained in this book are products of the personal journeys, reflections and experiences of the authors, and shared with the participants of the First Asian Vincentian Institute for Formators of the Daughters of Charity held in Tagaytay City, Philippines from January 20 to April 19, 2002... or given at some other international gatherings. These are reflections born of lived and reflected on, and therefore marked by painful struggle and conversion. To dare to bring into the light an age-old charism and lovingly and honestly subject it to critical reflection is to be faithful, audacious and prophetic...very Vincentian but never essay.