How did Vincent, Louise, and our respective founders embody reconciliation?
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!
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The mother of Jesus speaks the universal language of mothers or “mother tongue.” In each apparition, she speaks the motherly language of comfort, advice, warning, or encouragement.
Each Approach Is Necessary
An image each Vincentian should consider! It is a simple image of people imperiled by a river flooding out of control. Read on to learn how a Franciscan uses that image to explore various approaches to saving people.
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I just discovered this rich resource for all of us visual learners who follow “Praying Our Heritage”
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Forty years ago, four women gave their lives as part of their preferential option for the poor. Read their own words. It should take just about 40 seconds.
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A baby changes everything. Never was that truer than in the birth of the one we call Jesus of Nazareth. The birth of Jesus literally changed everything for everyone.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Another Look At Dented Coins
Who are the dented coins in my life?
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Les Miserables strikes a chord in Vincentians when they hear… To love another person is to see the face of God. Victor Hugo admired Vincent de Paul. He based the character of the Bishop on Vincent de Paul.
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Viewing Mary not just in that one marvelous moment of the Annunciation but in the context of a lifetime of discipleship.
Vincentian Prayer Images: God Speaking To Our Hearts
How often do we thank God for speaking to our hearts?
