by John Freund, CM | May 2, 2014 | Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
I ask for your help to bring the skills necessary for economic activity to Savanne Perdue, La Hoye, Central Plateau.
by John Freund, CM | May 2, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Stories are so many things. Stories are the way we connect with each other. Sharing stories is how we make sense of life. Vincentians often gather to reflect on the lessons, sorrows, and miracles that occur in the course of their experiences with people living in...
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
Opening reflection from the latest newsletter of the Vincentian Marian Youth Bulletin April 2014 ENG PDF… The Disciples were travelling to Emmaus, a village near Jerusalem. They were travelling together and were talking about the events that had occurred in...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2014 | Formation
Pope Frances states that: “A true missionary, who never ceases to be a disciple, knows that Jesus walks with him, speaks to him, breathes with him, works with him.” In this post-resurrection period, can we, like the disciples of Emmaus have our infinite...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Those chosen to lead the congregation for the next five years are: Sister Brendalee Boisvert, Congregation Leader, Sister Stella Chafe, Assistant Congregation Leader, Sister Donna Brady, Sister Florence Kennedy, and Sister Joanne O’Regan as Councillors. The newly...
by Ross Dizon | Apr 30, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Third Sunday of Easter (A), May 4, 2014 – Acts 2, 14. 22-33; 1 Pt 1, 17-21; Lk 24, 13-35 You were ransomed … with the precious blood of Christ (1 Pt 1, 18-19) Wrapped up in our worries and interests, we do not recognize the Risen One in the stranger who joins us. But...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
The following prayer service was used at a Vincentian Family Gathering with Fr. Gregory Gay at the conclusion of his formal visitation of the Vincentians of the Eastern Province. Opening Song: “We are the Light of the World (Greif) Opening Prayer Leader: Lord...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2014 | Pope, Vincentian Family
The Surprising Humor of St. John XXIII – Father James Martin. SJ writes on the US Bishops blog… One night, in the late 1980s, during a retreat as a first-year Jesuit novice, I was poking around the retreat house library when I should have been praying. By...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Robert Maloney CM – Homily preached April 23, 2014 at a meeting of MEGVIS, the Central European Group of Vincentian Studies Readings: Acts 3: 1-10; Luke 24:13-35 This passage from Luke’s gospel is extraordinarily rich. It contains the most important Lucan...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Founders’ Day ~ April 24, 2014 ~ College of Mount Saint Vincent, Bronx, NY 433rd anniversary of the birth of St. Vincent de Paul Reflections by Sister Eileen McGrory, SC In today’s gospel [Luke 24: 35-48] we hear the words, “Jesus stood in their midst and said to...