by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The opening sentence from a Huffington Post piece… “This ‘Homeless Jesus’ statue has found a home after similar works were rejected from cathedrals in New York and Canada, but not all are welcoming it with open arms. The moving work by Timothy...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2014 | Evangelization, Pope
A number of writers have noted a common theme in much of what Pope Francis says and does. The article captures it nicely. “Pope Francis’ constant refrain: ‘Go forth,’ evangelize, help the poor”, Especially for those who walk in the...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2014 | Formation
Across the Vincentian Family there is a recognition of the importance of formation for service. Fr. Dennis Holtschneider does a very nice job of connecting service and reflection. As we continue to explore the resources of the Vincentian Encyclopedia there is a...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 27, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The March Vincentian eBook of the Month Club features Louise de Marillac, A Committed Woman compiled from various authors. For Louise de Marillac the years 1625-1633 were a time of preparation and discovery and reflection for the incredible ministry that awaited her...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Daughters’ 112 Years of Service in Austin Coming to a Close After 112 years in Austin, Texas, the Daughters of Charity are shifting their ministry elsewhere to spread their service to the poor in places of the greatest need. Bidding a bittersweet farewell, Daughters...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The blog “In the Spirit of Charity” is celebrating the first National Catholic Sisters Week March 8-14, 2014 by putting together reflections and reasons “Why We Love Sisters.” They ask you share your favorite memory of a Daughter of Charity,...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The USCCB offers Online Resources For Lent – Audio retreats, video reflections, downloadable calendar are among the offerings that people might find useful with Lent starting Ash Wednesday, March 5. With the theme “Give Up, Take Up, Lift Up,” resources include...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Vincentian Encyclopedia has updated its list of Vincentian Family Saints, Blessed, Venerables and Servants of God… people who are our heroes and heroines. Once again we invite you identify any who are missing from this list so we can make it complete and...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2014 | Church
The responses to the Vatican questionnaire about on family life reflect a great amount of suffering around the world, the general secretary of the synod has said in an article in the Catholic Herald. As of February 19, about 80 per cent of the world’s bishops’...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Olympic Gold Medal Christians – I Believe – Fasting – Getting Ready are the themes Lynn L’Heureux reflects on in her series Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: You are so special. No one is more special...
