“Today we started the 1st International Miraculous Medal Assembly. We have 31 countries represented who have the Association Present in their country from all the continents. “
John Freund, CM
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John Freund is a Vincentian priest with a passion for promoting collaboration among the many people inspired by Saints Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac and who welcomes your engagement. Share your ideas and experiences!
From CCD classes to 49 years a Sister
Sr. Johanna Quinto tells her story of the journey from CCD classes over 50 years ago to 49 years as a Sister of Charity of New Jersey
Vincent and Thich Nhat Hanh: Mindfulness for Managers
Vincent and Thich Nhat Hanh: Mindfulness for Managers Is there a connection between the teachings of the Catholic Saint of the 17th Century, Vincent de Paul, and the ancient practice of mindfulness meditation espoused by Zen Buddhism?
Vocation stories of 2 Superiors General
The week of November 2-8 is Vocation Awareness Week in the USA. We are privileged to be able to celebrate this week with video interviews of two former Superiors General, Gregory Gay and Robert Maloney sharing their vocation stories.
Daughters of Charity and Vocation Awareness
As the first installment of post showing what the Vincentian Family is doing to foster Vocation Awareness enjoy this one minute video from Sr. Liz. ( Stay tuned for more from other branches.)
Vocation Awareness Week addresses one kind of shortage
Vocation Awareness Week addresses a shortage of one particular kind of vocation. Everyone has a vocation. St. Paul puts it beautifully with his image of the Body of Christ and the many vocations within the kingdom of God. However, there is a real shortage of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life .
Models of being holy – For all the saints
Models of being holy – For all the saints – We all have a vocation to holiness. With all the variations of “takes this test to find out who you are….” Father Robert Maloney CM offer a serious invitation to identify which style of holiness fits you.
Beatitudes for Advisors (Vincentian Marian Youth)
Participants at the International Meeting of Advisors for the Vincentian Marian Youth (Paris, 2014) composed the following adaptation of the Beatitudes…
Vincentian Marian Youth Newsletter October 2014
Vincentian Marian Youth Newsletter October 2014 offers a roundup of activities throughout the world and perspectives on prayer and formation.
Daughters of Charity to change (Internet) habit
The Daughters of Charity are about to change their habit again. No, not that one! Their digital habit! Sometime in the next few days their international website will undergo a change and bring a new look- in six languages no less!
