by John Freund, CM | Apr 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Fr. Robert Barron of The Word on Fire offer his reflection on the controversial movie Noah. In a post entitled “Noah: A Post-Modern Midrash” he argues the film should be viewed in the time-honored biblical for of literature called...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 2, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
There will be a National day of fasting against hunger in Great Britain on Friday 4 April. Perhaps this is something other countries could emulate. Half a million people are going without adequate food in Britain. The End Hunger Fast initiative, which is being backed...
by Ross Dizon | Apr 2, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fifth Sunday of Lent (A), April 6, 2014 – Ez 37, 12-14; Rom 8, 8-11; Jn 11, 1-45 The one who raised Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies (Rom 8, 11) Jesus guarantees life to believers. His love to the end vivifies. Loving as he does, we live...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 1, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
As part of their continuing preparation for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of their founding by Vincent the leadership team of the AIC offers another in its monthly ongoing formation resources. REFLECTION FOR APRIL: Saint Vincent’s Spirit and Project Inspire...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 1, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sheila Gilbert, President of SVDPUSA writes.. Please, encourage members of Congress to shake-off current apathy and resume working on Immigration Reform. Dear Vincentians, On April 1, Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston, Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson and several...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
A Mindful Presence Lenten Reflection by Fr. Derek Swanson, C.M. (eVincentian Newsletter) The other day, I was riding a commuter train and noticed that all of my fellow passengers were focused on using their smart phones, iPads, laptops, or other electronic devices. No...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 31, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
AIC (Association of International Charities) have been in Ukraine during the emergency they are experiencing right now. They have raised 2,500 euros to send to Kharkiv, which is on the Eastern Border between Russia and Ukraine’ This will sustain an after...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 31, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus Welcomed Sinners – Living Water – Believe – You are Never Alone – These are the themes of Lynn L’Heureux’s regular feature “Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 1, 2014” Dear Vincentian Brothers and sisters: Jesus...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati has an exciting year of service program called Vincentian Volunteers of Cincinnati (VVC). The program empowers young adults to become community leaders who live their faith by directly serving their neighbors in A...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
The April offering in the monthly Vincentian eBook offering is St. Vincent de Paul and the Spirit of Service Abstract: If our vocation consists of following Jesus Christ then it is in our total willingness to serve the poor that we find our perfection. This service is...
