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Under the Influence

by John Freund, CM | March 5, 2015 | Formation, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments

Under the influence of the Holy Spirit

Celebrating untold heroism of a Sister of Charity

by John Freund, CM | February 26, 2015 | News, Sisters of Charity | 1 Comment

Sister Anthony O’Connell was known throughout the Union Army as “the Angel of the Battlefield.”

Snowflakes, and Vows, that wake up the world

by John Freund, CM | February 22, 2015 | Formation, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments

Although community is largely what draws me to this vocation, I did not previously understand how deeply woven it is into poverty, celibacy and obedience.

How do you Sisters do it!

by John Freund, CM | February 16, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

When one looks at what dedicated women religious have done in health care, educationand in general, going to the peripheries” the question naturally arises. So just how do sisters keep writing “new chapters” in their lives?

Driving Jesus – Walking the way of the cross

by John Freund, CM | Apr 2, 2015 | Formation, Sisters of Charity

In “Driving Jesus” Tracy Kemme of the Sisters of Charity Cincinnati) reflects on walking the way of the cross with a Guatemalan mother.

From being served to servant – Prison re-entry program

by John Freund, CM | Mar 28, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

From being served to servant. Most people think a “success story” should go the other way around.

Under the Influence

by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2015 | Formation, Sisters of Charity

Under the influence of the Holy Spirit

Four pillars of faith-based service

by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2014 | Sisters of Charity

Catholic Volunteer Network identifies four pillars of service for the longterm programs many young adults choose after college: Community Life, Spirituality, Social Justice and Simplicity.

Weary of unanswered questions?

by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2014 | Sisters of Charity

It’s not unusual to become weary of the unanswered questions. The latest issue of E-Voc, features a reflection “Let It Go!” by S. Janet Gildea

Dying and Rising: Discernment and the Pascal Mystery

by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2014 | Sisters of Charity

S. Janet Gildea shares the intersecting lives of Casey and Annie.

How long does your trash live?

by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Sisters of Charity

The Sisters of Charity have posted an interactive graphic containing images of what we throw away. It depends.

“Social Justice in a Life of Charity”

by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family

"Social Justice in a Life of Charity” was the theme of the 2014 annual gathering of the Company of Charity Formation Personnel (CCFP) held April 23-26 at the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, OH. Eighteen Vocation directors and formation personnel...

E-voc – Is your heart willing or willful?

by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2014 | Sisters of Charity

This is the question in the lead article of the llatest issue of E-Voc, the electronic newsletter from the Vocation Team of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati for single women wondering what new thing God is calling forth in their lives. May 2014_evoc (PDF) In...

Sisters of Charity – Online courses span the globe

by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Technology: Issues and Uses

Two Sisters of Charity, Rita Hawk and Laetitia Slusser, have been conducting online courses since 2009 and 2011 respectively, to certify teachers in dioceses from across the United States to Japan; from Germany to Australia; from Canada to Southern Arabia; from Italy...

Same university – New Name, New Logo

by John Freund, CM | Apr 15, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family

Mount St. Joseph University, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Charity, of Cincinnati will have a new look when the designation changes from College of Mount St. Joseph effective July 1, 2014. “We wanted the logo for Mount St. Joseph University to convey our...

React or Respond?

by John Freund, CM | Apr 4, 2014 | Sisters of Charity

React or Respond? S. Janet Gildea poses this question in the April edition of e-Voc. What would you say: Do you tend to be more of a reactor or a responder to God in your life? This is good information for discernment. Most of us have known both experiences. When...

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