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Vincent Was a Life-Long Learner

by John Freund, CM | June 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Vincent was a life-long learner. Vincent didn’t just happen. Vincent spent his lifetime waking up to the demands of the Gospel and the needs of those who were poor. I am reminded of the monk Bede Griffiths, a life-long learner, who said in the 81st year of his life...

What does it mean to be a “spiritual companion?”

by John Freund, CM | January 10, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 1 Comment

What does it mean to be a “spiritual companion?”

Ozanam – young, impetuous, needs guidance

by John Freund, CM | February 7, 2013 | Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

"I am sending you two young men. They are very enthusiastic about the practice of charity but they are young and impetuous and they need guidance" This is how one of the key figures in the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Emmanuel Bailly stated a...