by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
HerKentucky writes in celebration of Kentucky women during Women’s History Month… ” You may guess that Spalding University is named after Catherine Spalding, but did you know just how influential Spalding was over the care and education women and...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian Heritage journal expands reach with new digital format The official journal of DePaul University’s Vincentian Studies Institute, Vincentian Heritage, will change to a digital format beginning with its newest edition, volume 32, on March 6. The biannual...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The March formation presentation from the AIC for use by members of the Ladies of Charity seems especially apt as we begin Lent… and not only for the Ladies of Charity but all followers of Vincent and Louise. REFLECTION FOR MARCH: Vincentian Charism: An...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2014 | Vincentian Family
“Lent is also a time of confrontation, as we come face to face with the poverty in ourselves.” G. Gregory Gay, CM Superior General Congregation of the Mission. Lent is a time to grow in our understanding and commitment Christ. Perhaps that is why I was...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2014 | Formation
Looking for a quick way to explain Ash Wednesday to your friends? Look no further than Busted Halo’s® two-minute video that describes the day which begins the season of Lent, and why Catholics and many Christians receive ashes on their foreheads. First released for...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2014 | Sisters of Charity
Wondering what new thing God is calling forth in your life?. In the March issue of E-voc S. Janet Gildea reflects… “Dig … Plant … Water … Wait” The season of Lent is well-situated in the calendar for a time of metanoia. After...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Their wedding feast was an extension of their everyday, missional lives—a celebration with the least of these on His behalf. Amanda simply explained, “We want God to be glorified.” Plastic wrappers and other pieces of litter rolled like tumbleweed across the empty...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Gospel of Joy – Community Seal – Lenten reflections How can one reflect on Pope Francis’ beautiful document “Joy of the Gospel” ( Evangelii Gaudium) via prayerful contemplation of a series of images rooted in the Charity Charism...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Vincentians’ Way of the Cross (App) This Lent we bring you the Stations of the Cross for Vincentians, in a mobile-phone-friendly format. Special prayers were written by Lynn L’Heureux of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Canada. To view the Vincentians’ Way of the...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ready for Lent? – What price do you pay for Christ at your door? – Pope Francis – Close to the Cross. Lynn L’Heureux reflects in her Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and it is...
