John Freund, CM
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![Someone Who Knows – Reflection by Fr. Tom McKenna](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/05/McKenna-Father-Tom.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Someone Who Knows – Reflection by Fr. Tom McKenna
In his reflection titled Someone Who Knows, Fr. Tom McKenna, reflects on Downton Abbey's 'upstairs-downstairs' structure and someone who knows both sides. (Hebrews 4: 14-16; Mark 10:35-45) In the letter to the Hebrews, and then again in Mark, we come across two...
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International SVDP launches Founders’ Award for youth
International SVDP launches Founders' Award for youth. On the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul, the International General Council is launching a prize to reward young members of the Society. Karl Hila, International Vice President for Youth, addressed to...
![Ladies of Charity reflect on Vincentian Collaboration](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/10/LCUSA-collaboration.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Ladies of Charity reflect on Vincentian Collaboration
The latest edition of the Ladies of Charity USA Servicette is attached. It features a wonderful article on Vincentian collaboration. LCUSA President Mary Ann Dantuono reflects on how Collaboration and systemic change are important. She writes... The elements of...
![On Paying Attention – Fr. Pat Griffin](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/10/20Oct-15-image-Villepreux-Vincent-de-Paul.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
On Paying Attention – Fr. Pat Griffin
The Vincentian Family needs to continue to pay attention to the wisdom which surrounds us and particularly which arrives from places where we (perhaps in our pride, perhaps in our distraction) are not prepared to recognize it.
![Pope Francis on World Mission Day 2015](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/10/Mission-Sunday-2015.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Pope Francis on World Mission Day 2015
Highlights from Pope Francis on World Mission Day 2015 The missionary dimension, which belongs to the very nature of the Church, is also intrinsic to all forms of consecrated life, and cannot be neglected without detracting from and disfiguring its charism. Being a...
![60 Seconds with Sr. Maria Liebeck, DC](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/10/Lieback-cards.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
60 Seconds with Sr. Maria Liebeck, DC
Sister Maria Liebeck, D.C., shares how her ministry in art serves the poor. She believes "Everybody should have something beautiful in their lives." So she creates greeting cards especially for those in poverty. https://youtu.be/tUndPpVXa4c Catch more 60 Seconds with...
![I Refuse – Vincentian Resources for Youth and Young Adults](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/10/resources-youth-facebook-428x224.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
I Refuse – Vincentian Resources for Youth and Young Adults
Vincentian Resources for Youth and Young Adults Free games, videos, quizzes and timelines designated for younger Vincentians, but to be enjoyed by people of any age. Learning about our Vincentian heritage can be fun! Click here… Among the resources "I Refuse" by Josh...
![Spirituality of St. Louise: the infant Christ, and Mary](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/10/st-louise-on-infant-Christ-and-Mary-428x224.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Spirituality of St. Louise: the infant Christ, and Mary
Spirituality of St. Louise: the infant Christ, and Mary Meditation on the Incarnate Word led Louise de Marillac quite naturally to Mary, His mother, to whom she would consecrate the "Little Company" on October 17, 1644 (anniversary is this Saturday). See the new...
![AIC Welcomes its new international Spiritual Advisor](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/10/p.-alvaro-AIC.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
AIC Welcomes its new international Spiritual Advisor
AIC Welcomes its new international Spiritual Advisor Father Álvaro Mauricio Fernández Monselve from the Congregation of the Mission, Colombia Province, has been designated by the Superior General as International Assessor (Spiritual Advisor_ for AIC, Director of...
![Vincentian Heritage Journal](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/10/VHJ-32.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Heritage Journal
Vincentian Heritage, a biannual journal, is free and ready for download The DePaul University Vincentian Studies Institute is pleased to announce the publication of our newest open-source e-book edition of Vincentian Heritage (Volume 32, Number 2). This edition...