John Freund, CM
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Vincentian workshops in wise asset management
Wise Asset Management, Strategic Planning, and Grant-Writing - Father Gregory Gay, CM announces a series of workshops focusing on these three topics . "While the workshops are being sponsored by the Congregation of the Mission, we want them to be open to participants...
Living Charity – Volunteer experience
Living Charity, a two-week volunteer experience that's being offered by the Sisters of Charity – Halifax, is an excellent opportunity to build your resume, to network and to create a positive impact. Experiences include: Hands-on service Reflection on justice and...
‘Serve, accompany, and defend the poor’
Catholic social ministers told: "Serve, accompany, and defend the poor." A message quite in line with the Pope's Lenten message and one which echoes in the hearts of the followers of Vincent and Louise. To “serve, accompany, and defend” the poor is the mission of...
Pope’s Lenten message – Imitate Christ
Christians are called to confront the material, spiritual and moral destitution of “our brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it,”
AIC-LCUSA “Vocation to follow Christ”
Vincent’s teachings were Christ centered. Let us remember these words "When there is a question of doing some good work, say to the Son of God, “Lord, if you were in my place, how would you act on this occasion?” (CCD:XI:314). In this spirit the international...
Thoughts on a requiem for the homeless
The following story got me thinking.... (see concluding thought after the story) The Pope's almoner has celebrated Mass in Rome in memory of the poor and homeless who have lost their lives due to inadequate living conditions and abandonment. Archbishop Konrad...
Are you God’s Messenger?
This is just the first of the topics covered by Lynn L'Heureux in her reflections for Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Are you God’s Messenger? – Changing our Inner Self – Celebrate Differences – Take the Plunge! Dear Vincentian Family: Can you believe February is here. ...
Living the Days of Lent – Dauwer and McCormick
Ellen Dauwer SC, Sr. Mary E. Mc Cormick SC continue collaboration in providing reflections for Lent. "Living the Days of Lent 2014" continues the Paulist tradition of the popular a-page-a-day format this series has seen for over 25 years. Each day contains a Lenten...
Pope’s Lenten message – poverty (Haiti?)
According to the Catholic News Service Pope Francis has chosen the theme, “He became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich,” for this year’s Lenten message, said a Vatican statement Jan. 31. The theme comes from a verse from St. Paul’s Second Letter to...
Daughters of Charity and “Consecrated Life”
February 2, marks the 18th World Day for Consecrated Life. The February update of the international site of the Daughters of Charity has a number of features focused on this theme. The slider will take you to the pope’s message for the World Day of Vocation....