5 Faces of St. Vincent de Paul - which one do you know best? Missionary… witness… formator… inventive… contemplative…...
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“Write to me” Reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | June 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I imagine the Lord God holding out an invitation: Write to me. Pen and paper are not the absolute needs, but the desire to speak fluently and to allow my heart to be revealed.
Vincent on the Trinity and Corpus Christi
by John Freund, CM | June 7, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
“(Vincent) often spoke of the mystery of the Trinity to the Vincentians and Daughters. In an article “As friends who love one another deeply – reflections on community living yesterday and today” Father Robert Maloney shares his reflections.
Pope – Jesuit? Franciscan? Vincentian?
by John Freund, CM | April 30, 2015 | News | 0 Comments
“Christians could kneel in veneration when a poor person enters the church.”
What sicknesses did St. Vincent suffer in old age?
by John Freund, CM | April 24, 2015 | News | 0 Comments
St. Vincent lived 30 years beyond the median age of his contemporaries. Given that fact, one might presume that he had a rather robust constitution, even though we know from his own statements that he suffered from a variety of illnesses.
How St. Vincent’s spiritual vision evolved (Video)
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2015 | Formation
How St. Vincent's Spiritual Vision Evolved - Sometimes we think that saints emerge fully formed… but that is not the...
Dreams in the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2015 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Alice Duhne was recently elected as President of the AIC International (Ladies of Charity in the USA). The following...
Life of Vincent – trifold pamphlet form
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Looking for a pamphlet to hand out on the feast of Vincent Here is a life of Vincent in six panels in trifold pamphlet form suitable for downloading and printing.
How St. Vincent de Paul’s Spiritual Vision Evolved (Video)
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Our new video describes how St. Vincent’s spiritual vision evolved over the years, as he was influenced by his collaborators and by persons he encountered who were living in different forms of poverty. Based on the essay “Vincent de Paul in Châtillon: The birth of a new spiritual vision” by Jaime Corera, C.M.
Host an international student on the feast of Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Host an international Student on the feast of Vincent… or someone your serve.
Celebrating St. Vincent in your parish
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent dePaul suggests these way to celebrate the Feast of St. Vincent in your parish on September 27. Others may find inspiration for their own parochial celebrations.
Novena in honor of St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Parishioners are encouraged to pray this novena in preparation for the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul by beginning on September 18 and ending September 26. The feast day follows on September 27. The novena can be started anytime that one wishes to reflect on the teachings of the Saint.
Vincent DePaul and the Four Ways of Dialogue
by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2014 | Vincentian Family
“In the Spirit of St. Vincent DePaul and embedded in the Four Ways of Dialogue at DePaul University, DePaul Interfaith Scholars create a culture that fosters interreligious dialogue and promotes multicultural awareness and a rich, lively, diverse faith life at DePaul. They are leaders grounded in their own traditions who create a strong community of DePaul interfaith-engaged students who work together on mutual understanding and shared social action.”
Vincent’s Values: A Spiritual Perspective (Video)
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Vincent’s Values: A Spiritual Perspective – This is an original essay written and read by Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M., Ph.D.
LCUSA reflection – serving God through those who are poor
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Service to God through Poor Persons: St. Vincent de Paul
Vincent, traffic lights, the Presence of God
by John Freund, CM | Aug 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
Mike Syslo of the SVDP USA writes, “I have been reading “Little Steps to Great Holiness” by Charles Hugo Doyle. In the chapter on The Presence of God, the author refers to St. Vincent de Paul and how he focused on the presence of God throughout his life. I have included below that segment of Doyle’s book for your reflection.