Charism
Why Do I Do What I Do?
by John Freund, CM | June 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
MINISTRY AS A CALL – why do I do what I do?
Am I Weak Enough To Be A Vincentian?
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Fr. Jim Cormack reflects on seven hallmarks of Vincentian service and raises the question “Am I weak enough to serve?”
The Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism • Part 8 • Vincent and Louise – A Lived and Living Vision #famvin400
by John Freund, CM | April 8, 2017 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
The Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism • Part 7 • “Human Promotion” and “Integral Development” #famvin400
by John Freund, CM | April 1, 2017 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
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Are We Loved Enough?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Will we stand alone, or will we stand with others, being a part of what is good in them, being more together than ever we could be alone? Our sisters and brothers in the body of Christ touch us, change us, soften us, and call us forward with their love.
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Are You Ready To Give Up … To Serve?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Sometimes, maybe even many times, we walk into situations with preconceived notions about what is needed.
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Do You Have the Courage to Serve?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
”Do we have the courage to go out of our comfort zones and serve?”
Vincentian Youth Worldwide – Energy on display
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2014 | Vincentian Family
If you have any doubts about the energy of the Vincentian Charism… or just need a jolt of inspiration the video above might be what you are looking for. Filmed on locations around the world it is hard not to be caught up with their enthusiasm.
Vincentian Essential Reading?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2014 | Vincentian Family
“Essential reading”, as has been said of “beauty”, often is in the eye of the beholder. What is “Vincentian Essential Reading”
“Ever-Evolving Charism of Charity”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Leaders of North American congregations in the Sisters of Charity Federation will gather at Mount St. Joseph (OH) this week for their annual meeting, according to a post on the Catholic Beat. Sixty-three women from North America and guests from South Korea will meet...
Shadow side of the Vincentian Charism
by John Freund, CM | May 30, 2014 | Formation
The "shadow side" refers to an area where little light falls. It is often used to refer to aspects of ourselves which we often are not aware of or reflect on. Fr. John Prager, CM on the difficulties many serving those who live on the margins face but rarely reflect...
Saturday Study Hall – Vincentians and Marian Spirituality
by John Freund, CM | May 2, 2014 | Formation
Several branches of the Vincentian Family trace their origin to the apparitions of the Virgin to Catherine Laboure: the Vincentian Marian Youth Association, the Miraculous Medal Association and other groups that have arisen from these branches. Frederic Ozanam...
Formation Friday – Vincentian Virtues and Charism
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2014 | Vincentian Family
How would you answer these questions in a paragraph or two: What kinds of virtues should the followers of Vincent and Louise be known for? What is the Spirituality of Louise?… Elizabeth?... Frederic? Is there a Vincentian Christology? What is the place of Mary in the...
Formation Friday – Essential Readings
by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2014 | Vincentian Family
For those new to Vincentian Spirituality, or those simply looking to review our basic elements VinFormation offers the following Essential Reading Vincentian Spirituality Seeing Christ in the Poor Vincentian Virtues and Charism Vincentian Mission in Today’s World...