by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2015 | Formation
“Blame” – Fr. Patrick Griffin continues his series “Considering Consecrated Life” Certain stories in our Bible contain lines which seem unexpected and unusual. When I recognize one of these stories being read, I pay more attention to hear that...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 9, 2015 | News, Systemic change
Under the title “What Do the Poor Need? Try Asking Them” David L. Kirp writes in the Sunday Review of a principle that is bedrock for the Vincentian Family approach to systemic change. Invite everyone to the table, especially those most affected! He...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In Matthew’s 10th chapter, Jesus calls the disciples together and, as it says, “gives them authority” over the unclean spirits and diseases and illnesses. And by authority, Matthew means the power Jesus himself has been exercising, Jesus’ own power given Him by the...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2015 | Justice and Peace, News
Two posts concerning writing and speaking about poverty caught my eye. So much depends upon where you stand. The first piece by well-known author Barbara Ehrenreich laments the fact that only the moderately well-to-do can afford to write about poverty. The second...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, News
The Daughters of Charity Health System (DCHS) Board of Directors has selected BlueMountain Capital Management (BlueMountain), a private investment firm to recapitalize its operations. BlueMountain is contributing over $250 million of capital and is sponsoring...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2015 | News, Social, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
SSVP in Brazil launches a Vincentian mobile app This is the age of apps! At .famvin we’ve been encouraging you to think of using apps for your news of the Vincentian Family. We’ve even created a mobile app for you. Now, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, News
VinFormation features a video from the Daughters of Charity archives about “Seeing Christ in the Poor” through the ministry of massage therapy for homeless persons.Here are some other examples of this ministry. There is a very interesting site called...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
60 Seconds with Sister Madeline Kavanagh Daughters of Charity Vocations U.S. Sister Madeline Kavanagh, D.C., shares how community life remains constant through changes in ministry. Catch more 60 Seconds with Sister videos from Daughters of Charity throughout...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2015 | News
Three Vincentian universities continue to move ahead on climate issues. DePaul’s Sustainability Efforts Aim To Produce Eco-Friendly Entrepreneurs For DePaul University, sustainability innovation goes hand in hand with one of the school’s major strengths:...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
5 Faces of St. Vincent de Paul – which one do you know best? Missionary… witness… formator… inventive… contemplative… active… prayerful… gentle… compassionate… these are some of the words used to describe St. Vincent de Paul.Fr. Maloney writes… Vincent de...
