New insights into Vincent’s biography
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If Jesus is the reason…
by John Freund, CM | December 21, 2014 | Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
If Jesus is the reason for the season… Then who was Jesus for St. Vincent and St. Louise
John the Baptist, Vincent and consecration
by John Freund, CM | December 15, 2014 | News | 0 Comments
Considering Consecrated Life: Patrick Griffin, CM reflects on St. John the Baptist, Vincent and Consecration
Archbishop Cupich, Pope Francis and St.Vincent
by John Freund, CM | December 9, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Archbishop Cupich, Pope Francis and St.Vincent – When I read this piece about Archbishop Cupich, Pope Francis’s first major U.S. appointment, I thought immediately of St. Vincent de Paul, and indeed just about all the founders of the the various branches of the Vincentian Family. What do you think?
Who thought of the Daughters of Charity?
by John Freund, CM | November 30, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Who would ever have thought that there would be Daughters of Charity when the first of you came to a few parishes here in Paris? Oh no, Sisters! I didn’t think of it (Saint Vincent de Paul)
The Value of Mercy According to Vincent de Paul
by John Freund, CM | Apr 11, 2015 | News
The Value of Mercy According to Vincent de Paul
AIC – Founded by St. Vincent and flourishing today
by John Freund, CM | Mar 27, 2015 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
A rich 400 year history summarized in key dates… How many of these dates can you identify?
Standing in the midst… – Sr. Eileen McGrory
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Founders’ Day ~ April 24, 2014 ~ College of Mount Saint Vincent, Bronx, NY 433rd anniversary of the birth of St. Vincent de Paul Reflections by Sister Eileen McGrory, SC In today’s gospel [Luke 24: 35-48] we hear the words, “Jesus stood in their midst and said to...
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.
Vincent’s birthday April 24 and more…
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2014 | Vincentian Family
April 24, marks the birthday of St. Vincent de Paul. April 23, marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and birthday of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam.
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...
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...
April eBook – Vincent and spirit of service
by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
The April offering in the monthly Vincentian eBook offering is St. Vincent de Paul and the Spirit of Service Abstract: If our vocation consists of following Jesus Christ then it is in our total willingness to serve the poor that we find our perfection. This service is...
Saturday Study Hall – Vincent embodies the Good Samaritan
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2014 | Formation
Can you picture Vincent walking along the road to Paris? It was a relatively well traveled road with priests and officials. In your minds eye watch Vincent as he sees a victim of robbers lying by the wayside. Watch him as he approaches and sees, becomes moved by...
Saturday Study Hall – Journey with Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Mar 14, 2014 | Formation
We are all on a spiritual journey. Abraham risked all to follow God's invitation even in advanced age. The disciples journeyed with Christ and found themselves in surprising places. So too Vincent. His journey took him seeking a life of security to following Christ...
DC Primary Grade Activity Books on Vincent, Louise
by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Srs Carole Jones DC and Maggie Reynolds DC have prepared Activity Books for Primary School Children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The format for children in Kindergarten to Year 3 is story and age appropriate colouring sheets. The format for children in Year 4 to...