by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
The week of November 2-8 is Vocation Awareness Week in the USA. We are privileged to be able to celebrate this week with video interviews of two former Superiors General, Gregory Gay and Robert Maloney sharing their vocation stories.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
As the first installment of post showing what the Vincentian Family is doing to foster Vocation Awareness enjoy this one minute video from Sr. Liz. ( Stay tuned for more from other branches.)
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Vocation Awareness Week addresses a shortage of one particular kind of vocation. Everyone has a vocation. St. Paul puts it beautifully with his image of the Body of Christ and the many vocations within the kingdom of God. However, there is a real shortage of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life .
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Models of being holy – For all the saints – We all have a vocation to holiness. With all the variations of “takes this test to find out who you are….” Father Robert Maloney CM offer a serious invitation to identify which style of holiness fits you.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
Participants at the International Meeting of Advisors for the Vincentian Marian Youth (Paris, 2014) composed the following adaptation of the Beatitudes…
by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian Marian Youth Newsletter October 2014 offers a roundup of activities throughout the world and perspectives on prayer and formation.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Daughters of Charity are about to change their habit again. No, not that one! Their digital habit! Sometime in the next few days their international website will undergo a change and bring a new look- in six languages no less!
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2014 | Pope
In this Q&A, religion reporter Lilly Fowler talks to Allen about his years covering the Roman Catholic Church, the Boston Globe’s new website, Crux, and Pope Francis’ leadership so far.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
Pope Francis urged an international gathering of grassroots social activists to struggle against the “structural causes” of poverty and inequality, with a “revolutionary” program drawn from the Gospels.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
For those who missed it… Last Thursday, Society of St. Vincent de Paul leaders, International President General Michael Thio, National President Sheila Gilbert and CEO Dave Barringer sat down with EWTN’s Jim and Joy Pinto.