John Freund, CM
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Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on Collaboration
Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on "Collaboration” in his series "Considering Consecrated Life" September 27th falls on a Sunday this year. For me, two elements emerge from that fact. One is that in a diocesan parish setting, I will need to use the proper readings of...
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Meditation – Icon of “The Beggar” – Kneaves
Reflecting on the sacred icon, “The Beggar” take a moment to ponder and pray. An icon is a sacred symbol and we pray not at, but through an icon. As an icon on a computer opens up a whole new world behind the symbol, so does a sacred icon. God speaks to us through the...
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Practical prayer – Robert Maloney, CM
In his usual clear and simple style former Vincentian Superior General, Robert Maloney, offers his thoughts for practical prayer in a recent issue of AMERICA Magazine. How Lord should we pray? Let us count the (15) ways. Like the wandering Russian in The Way of the...
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How will you celebrate St. Vincent’s feast?
St. Vincent's feast will be lost in the shuffle this year. It falls on a Sunday... and the last day of Pope Francis' historic visit to the United States. How will you celebrate St. Vincent's feast? The following links lead to the pages of Congregation of the Mission...
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Father Maher, CM – National Media Correspondent During Pope’s U.S. Visit
Father Maher To Serve As National Media Correspondent During Pope’s U.S. Visit The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, will serve as an expert correspondent for several national media outlets during Pope Francis’ visit to the United States next...
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Oh when the (LCUSA) saints…
Photos from the first day of the Ladies of Charity National Assembly in New Orleans!
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“Vincentian Women Changing Communities with Joy and Hope”
Over 150 women from across the USA are gathering in New Orleans for their National Assembly 2015 . September 18 & 19, 2015 they are focusing on the theme “Vincentian Women Changing Communities with Joy and Hope” They arrive in New Orleans 10 years after Katrina,...
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Walking with the Pope to eliminate Poverty
Walking with the Pope to eliminate Poverty Society of St. Vincent de Paul® hosts 8th Annual Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run ST. LOUIS – “Unity happens when we walk together,” Pope Francis said. While Society of St. Vincent de Paul members, their friends and...
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Collaboration of Bl. Rosalie and Bl. Frederic
One simple definition of collaboration is "Two or more people working together towards shared goals." What do we know of the collaboration of Bl. Rosalie and Bl. Frederic? What did Frederic and his companions learn? It was Rosalie who taught energetic but idealistic...
They dared to dream – Two great prophets of charity
They dared to dream - Two Great Prophets of Charity - Vincent and Louise. As we approach the feast of St. Vincent VinFormation is happy to present again this reflection by Sr. Julma C. Neo, DC, Province of the Philippines. She poses some interesting questions for...