by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In his weekly Servant Leader in the Frédéric’s E-Gazette November 12, 2015 SVDP CEO reflects on drivers driven to distraction, our spirituality and our mission. He writes… On three separate occasions last week my car was nearly hit by someone running a red...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2015 | Daughters of Charity
Just about everyone has heard of St. Martha, the residence where Pope Francis lives and which is staffed by the Daughters of Charity. But few outside Rome have heard of the other St. Martha, the Pediatric Hospital that serves mostly immigrant children just a few feet...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2015 | News, Sisters of Charity
A recent article by Sharon Abercrombie in the NCR describes Sr. Paula Gonzalez, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, as a possible Patron saint of scavenging. The article begins… For Sr. Paula Gonzalez, SC 78, recycling is a spiritual practice. She views yard and...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Sr. Maggie Reynolds, a Daughter of Charity in Australia, offers this review of the concept of Servant Leadership and how Vincent and Louise exemplified it. She reads their lives through the lens of Robert Greenleaf’s three foundational questions for servant...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2015 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, News
Fr. Néstor Gómez, cm, Regional Superior reports about dangers faced by Vincentians and Daughters of Charity in Rwanda and Burundi. The situation is alarming and calls for fervent prayer. November 10, 2015 Confreres Greetings to all from the Region of RWANDA-BURUNDI...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2015 | Collaboration, News
Catherine Center helps Women leaving Prison re-start their Lives Re-entering society upon leaving prison is one of the most challenging transitions a person can face. Recidivism (return to incarceration after one’s release) is a very real problem. According to the...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2015 | News
Society of St. Vincent dePaul CEO, David Barringer writes… Our fellow Vincentian, friend and National CFO Richard Morin is undergoing a serious medical condition. On behalf of President Sheila and myself, we ask you to pray for Richard using the attached...
by Ross Dizon | Nov 10, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), November 15, 2015 – Dan 12, 1-3; Heb 10, 11-14. 18; Mk 13, 24-32 He took his seat at the right hand of God (Heb 10, 12) Jesus is our hope. In difficult, painful and failed times, we are tempted to despair even of humanity’s...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
One of the key legacies of Vincent de Paul, is “personalism,” or respect for the person. What strategies did Vincent de Paul have for inclusive communication and decision-making? How do Wisdom and Vincentian personalism help support the mission and viability all...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 9, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Partners with God – Jesus on our Team – Guiding Light of the Holy Spirit – The Trinity is Life Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday November 10, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Have a great week. Open your eyes to see the goodness around you. Look at others...
