John Freund, CM
Author
Reflections on Mary, Mother of the Church – at Cana and Acts
“Mary, Mother of the Church”. Sr. Regina Bechtle, S.C. reflects on Mary in the Wedding at Cana, and as part of the community of disciples after the Resurrection.
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SSVP updates on Nepal relief efforts
Society of St. VIncent dePaul updates on Nepal relief efforts
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Daughters of Charity prepare for international elections
Daughters of charity General Assembly theme ‘The Boldness of Charity for a New Missionary Momentum.’
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International SVDP disaster relief – Nepal and Vanatu
The International Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (CGI) in Paris has requested our assistance to raise funds for two international disasters: the earthquake in Nepal and the island of Vanuatu, which suffered the impact of Category 5 Tropical Cyclone PAM, which destroyed much of the country’s agricultural industry.
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Evangelized, we evangelize!
“We cannot proclaim the mystery of the resurrection unless we have first experienced the new life of Jesus in our own life.
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Jesus Living – “As if”
Fr. Tom McKenna, CM offers these thoughts on Jesus as the “AS IF” person.
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Fr. Pat Griffin – “The Ends of the Earth”
Celebrating the spread of the Gospel
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Second largest basilica not big enough for Vincentian youth
Second largest basilica not big enough for Vincentian youth so closing Mass had to be moved outside.
“Vincentian” mothers across 3 centuries
Three Vincentian models of motherhood
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Seeing Christ in the Humble One Who Serves – T. McKenna
So we sense these two opposing streams: be humble; be in your very self a manifestation of God’s glory.