Jesus and the Donkey – being servant leaders. “We follow a donkey-riding, foot-washing Lord.”
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!
Working with people in poverty
Donna Beegle grew up in generational poverty, could not read a newspaper at 28 yet now has a Ph.D. Watch the video of her keynote address at the 2014 St. Vincent de Paul National Assembly in Atlanta.
Tech savvy at 90
Sister Mary Vincentia Maronick demonstrates that she’s tech savvy on her 90th birthday
Is the Catholic Church a proponent of social justice?
Is the Catholic Church a proponent of social justice? Yes, according Fr.Barron (Word on Fire) who reflects on Bl. Georgio Frassati and Social Justice in this week’s readings.
‘Street sabbatical’ opens eyes of Delaware priest
A man without a home helped him map out his sabbatical, a man without a home showed him the face of compassion, and a man without a home suggested all of us — all of us — are beggars.
Another amazing Daughter of Charity – Bridget Harley
When she died in 2010 Australia took note of another amazing Daughter of Charity – Bridget Harley. The Spirit led her to join the Daughters of Charity in Sydney in 1943. In 1966 she responded to what would be her life-time commitment to educate disadvantaged children took her to Ethiopia where she spent thirty-eight years. By the time Sister Bridget left Ethiopia in 2005, aged 86, she had set up more than 150 early childhood development centres.
The Ladies of Charity and Social Justice
Followers of Vincent know how he spoke to power on behalf of the poor. As one of the 16 sponsoring organizations (along with the Society of St. VIncent dePaul) the Ladies of Charity will be speaking out for Social Justice at the 2015 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington, February -7-10.
Halloween questions for Catholics
November is a month rich in celebrations for the Vincentian Family*… but first comes Halloween and questions for Catholics
Sisters of Charity of Immaculate Conception celebrate 160 years
Sisters of Charity of Immaculate Conception celebrate 160 years
Next steps in ministerial and spiritual home improvement
Next steps in ministerial and spiritual home improvement. Larry Huber reflects on the differences between “builders grade” construction and quality home improvements and makes some important observations about a spirituality that will last for the long haul.
