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Spiritual and corporal works of mercy – Vincentian approach
by John Freund, CM | March 8, 2015 | Formation | 0 Comments
To Serve the Poor Spiritually and Corporally
What the the Pope and the Cardinals prayed about
by John Freund, CM | February 28, 2015 | Formation | 0 Comments
We too can reflect and pray about what the Pope and the Cardinals were asked to pray
Artist who painted Ozanam mural dead at 90
by John Freund, CM | February 26, 2015 | Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Sieger Köder who painted famous Ozanam mural is dead at 90
Kenya – Vincentian Family Asset Management Workshop
by John Freund, CM | February 23, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Some 120 people from various branches of the Vincentian Family gathered in Nairobi, Kenya for an intense three-day workshop focused on wise asset management, strategic planning and grant writing.
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International SVDP disaster relief – Nepal and Vanatu
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The International Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (CGI) in Paris has requested our assistance to raise funds for two international disasters: the earthquake in Nepal and the island of Vanuatu, which suffered the impact of Category 5 Tropical Cyclone PAM, which destroyed much of the country’s agricultural industry.
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Direct aid to Sisters of Charity in Nepal
by John Freund, CM | Apr 27, 2015 | News, Sisters of Charity
Donate now to earthquake relief in Nepal, and 100% of the money will go directly to SCN ministries in Nepal and help people in need.
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New insights into Vincent’s biography
by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2015 | News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
New insights into Vincent’s biography
Saturday Study Hall – Vincent and Peace Today
by John Freund, CM | Apr 25, 2014 | Formation
Ukraine, Crimea, Syria, Palestine – our eyes glaze over… or shut in horror. We long for peace but it seems to many to be further away than ever in recent years.
Ozanam’s tactical vision and a consumerist society
by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2014 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The counter-cultural, action-proven spirituality of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul from Famvin: the Worldwide Vincentian Family On the occasion of the April 23 anniversary of the foundation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, VinFormation offers this...
Vincent de Paul and women in ministry
by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Almost 400 years ago (1617) St. Vincent de Paul pioneered in facilitating and organizing women for ministry. That the International Association of Charities or AIC (1617) has more than 250,000 "volunteers" 52 countries is a tribute not only to his vision but his...
Pope’s Easter Vigil – Gospel begins with a journey
by John Freund, CM | Apr 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
"Why did Jesus ask the women to go to Galilee" asks Pope Francis in his homily at Easter Vigil. "Galilee is the place where they were first called, where everything began! To return there, to return to the place where they were originally called. Jesus had walked...
Ladies of Charity – Jesus is Risen prayer service
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Jesus is Risen A Blessing for Beauty at Easter From a prayer service by Sr. Carol Schumer, DC The following is an excerpt.... May the beauty of your life become more visible to you, that youmay glimpse your wild divinity. May the wonders of the earth call you forth...
Holding On To Joy Amidst Criticism
by John Freund, CM | Apr 16, 2014 | Formation
Holding On To Joy Amidst Criticism - Sr. Ellen LaCapria, DC continues her weekly visual prayer reflection. As we enter this holy time of eucharistic revelation, crucifixion and the joy of resurrection our heads are rightly spinning. In the span of three days we are...
Symbols and Pictures of Holy Week
by John Freund, CM | Apr 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
Holy week is so rich in symbols and images! During these days of Holy Week FamVin posts will focus on pictures that provide inspiration for prayer and contemplation.
Holy Week in Two Minutes
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Busted Halo’s® has added another two-minute video that describes the final week of Lent we spend preparing for Easter. You can download this video . (Depending on your browser, clicking this link might save the video to your default downloads location or open the...
Saturday Study Hall – “Wake up the World”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 11, 2014 | Formation
he challenge from Pope Francis is clear. "WAKE UP THE WORLD" “The church must be attractive. Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way of doing things, acting, living! (Show) it’s possible to live differently in this world.” "A charism needs to be “lived...