To evangelize doesn't mean only reading from the Bible. Social media trends ought to concern the “professional...

by John Freund, CM | October 30, 2020 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Fr. Mavric invites every member of the Vincentian Family to take one very concrete step; that is, every member is to bring one new candidate to one of the branches of the Vincentian Family.
by John Freund, CM | July 17, 2020 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
To be a missionary is to leave one’s proper world and one’s secure place in the world in order to enter the world of the other; it is to leave one’s place in order to enter the place of the poor and to accompany the poor with the gospel.
by John Freund, CM | April 12, 2019 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The first Vincentian priests in the U.S. stood with immigrants dodging the rocks thrown by jeering Know Nothings who opposed them.
by John Freund, CM | December 8, 2018 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections, Social Media, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Do you know the address of the Facebook page that has been “liked” by 2.9 million people?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 29, 2016 | Evangelization, Social, Social Media, Technology: Issues and Uses
To evangelize doesn't mean only reading from the Bible. Social media trends ought to concern the “professional...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 10, 2015 | Evangelization, Formation
Though the lives and writings of our holy foundresses and founders are a profound source of wisdom, guidance,...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 1, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Evangelization, News
Some might be surprised that the Daughters of Charity use Narnia Chronicles to evangelize teenagers. Yet that is...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 10, 2014 | Evangelization, Missions inter gentes, Vincentian Family
In a recent blog article, Aidan Rooney, Superior of the Vincentian Bolivian Altiplano writes of the impact donors are having in this poor, rural sector of Bolivia, as they launch a new center for formation, worship and human assistance. "We opened and outfitted the...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2014 | Evangelization, Pope
A number of writers have noted a common theme in much of what Pope Francis says and does. The article captures it nicely. "Pope Francis' constant refrain: 'Go forth,' evangelize, help the poor", Especially for those who walk in the footsteps of Vincent, Louise,...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2014 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
Vincentian Contributions to the New Evangelization by: Celestino Fernández, CM Presented during the Formation Sessions for the leaders of the Vincentian Family (Paris, January 18th, 2014) Evangelization, the task of all Christians Some clarifications with regard to...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2014 | Evangelization
National Catholic Schools Week 2014 January 26 - February 1 "Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service" National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 16, 2013 | Evangelization
It probably comes as no surprise that in his first Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis has hit on some fundamental "Vincentian" themes. This brief reflection is aimed at Vincentian small Christian community leaders, catechists, and preachers. My perspective is drawn...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2013 | Evangelization, Social Media, Technology: Issues and Uses
Social Sisters site writes... I’ve searched high and low to find the 5 most followed nuns on Twitter. What’s more they have a combined total of over 50,000 followers, how’s that for spreading the word of God. 1. @Digitalnun At number 1 we have Sister Catherine...
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 13, 2013 | Church, Evangelization, News
As the Year of Faith draws to an end we at FamVin/VinFormation end our monthly series of reflections "Year of Faith" and begin a new weekly series "Formation Fridays". The Year of Faith was a call to deepen our faith and engage in evangelization. Formation Fridays...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2013 | Evangelization, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
UCANINDIA writes...It is a new form of evangelization, helping people help themselves, discovering their own gifts and potentials. Working to break the cycle of poverty in Indian villages is a priority for members of Vincentian congregations, says their general body...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 20, 2013 | Church, Evangelization, News
"Church Planter" Ron Edmondson writes in his blog... Breaking News: 75 Year Old Starts Big Bold New Ministry “The Lord said to Abram: Go out from your land, your relatives, and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation,...