by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Lynn L’Heureux offers her weekly reflection – You are the One! – Feast on the Word! – Our Living Heaven – Are You Ready? You are the One! You are chosen, not by society’s standards, but by God’s. Read 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 and Mark 2: 23-28. “I have...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity
“Search and Serve”, “Come and See”, “Nun Run, “Sunday with Sisters”, and even an “Online Lenten Retreat” – Take your pick of these events being held around the country. each of them offers an opportunity to...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Embargo date 1/27/2014 Fr. Bernard Schoepfer, C.M. Appointed New Director General of Daughters of Charity. Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M. Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, announced that he has appointed Fr. Bernard...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2014 | Justice and Peace
An International, annual novena for those in and affected by the sex industry. Nine days of private or public prayer for a specific intention. Day 1 (17th of March): For porn stars. Heavenly Father, we offer you our brothers and sister acting in the porn industry....
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2014 | News, Vincentian Family
Mashable.com writes… “If the most important parts to your Super Bowl festivities include the half-time show, commercials and finger foods, you may want a little football refresher so you can enjoy the game to the fullest extent. Luckily, we now have an...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Bill Nye, the Science Guy, addresses myths about poverty, health, and foreign aid. Read more about what Bill and Melinda Gates see as myths that block progress for the...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Jan. 25, 1617 marks the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission when Vincent preached the famous sermon at Folleville. It was not formally set up until January 25, 1625. Initial impetus for foundation – Sermon at Folleville Foundation Day Vincentian...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2014 | Justice and Peace
USA TODAY has a report on the effort to reduce or eliminate human trafficking on the occasion of the SuperBowl. The hordes of people flocking to this year’s Super Bowl might be an attractive target for human traffickers looking to make new clients Thousands of...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Poverty & Homelessness Action Week has been running each year since 2008. It brings together two special Sundays which have been marked in UK churches for many years: Homelessness Sunday and Poverty Action Sunday. See their suggestions for action each day of this...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2014 | Vincentian Family
For those new to Vincentian Spirituality, or those simply looking to review our basic elements VinFormation offers the following Essential Reading Vincentian Spirituality Seeing Christ in the Poor Vincentian Virtues and Charism Vincentian Mission in Today’s World...