“God, merciful Father, in your Son, Jesus Christ, you have revealed your love and poured it out upon us in the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, We entrust to you today the destiny of the world and of every man and woman….”
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!
Pier Georgio Frassati in 14 stations
VinFormation is happy to announce a new presentation “Pier Georgio Frassati in 14 stations” to its collection of resource for this contemporary model for youth. Many will recall that he was chosen as one of the patrons of WYD in Rio de Janier
Migrant Children Humanitarian Crisis at the Border
“On the US/Mexican border, a humanitarian crisis involving tens of thousands of migrant children continues to evolve and calls for a hallmark Vincentian response of charity and Christian justice”
Practical Evangelization in the spirit of Vincent
As part of their ongoing preparation to celebrate their 400th anniversary the AIC (Association of International Charities) offers this continuing formation reflection devoted to practical evangelization in the spirit of Vincent.
Cardboard Homeless
RethinkHomelessness asked our #homeless friends to write down a fact about themselves that other people wouldn’t know just by walking past them. Their answers may surprise you.
Perspectives on Freedom
Perspectives on Freedom – “Those without liberty spend their entire lives chasing it.”
Children in church
Something that deserves wider circulation about children in church… “A parishioner gave me the following intro from parish they had visited. It is called “Celebrating Children at our Parish”
‘Why I stopped sale of Jackie Kennedy’s letters
Breaking his silence on the controversy, Fr Eamon Devlin, the provincial of the Vincentian Order and a trustee of All Hallows College said he acted out of “a strong conviction” the letters should remain private.
Weary of unanswered questions?
It’s not unusual to become weary of the unanswered questions. The latest issue of E-Voc, features a reflection “Let It Go!” by S. Janet Gildea
“Sent” Vincentian Marian Youth Bulletin
“ …and sent them two by two …” (Lk. 10,1) In life it is not advisable to walk alone. Jesus emphasized this with his disciples whom he entrusted with a mission and sent forth two by two (Luke 10:2)
