by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2009 | Vincentian Family
This year’s gathering of the Vincentian Family in North America will take place on the Internet! Keep room in your schedule on Saturday April 24, 2010 to meet with others from around the continent. It will not cost anyone a cent in travel, lodging or food (well,...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The poor in Victoria (Australia) have been under unprecedented stress and the SVDP has responded. The 2008/09 financial year has seen: – a 60% increase in the number of people provided with assistance to find accommodation. – a 67% increase in the number...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2009 | Featured, News
Some questions for reflection as we prepare to usher in the new year. What have been the happiest and most gratifying parts of this past year? In what areas have I acted as my best self? Which of my current habits or behaviors do I want to bring with me into the...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2009 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The English version of the December Bulletin of the Vincentian Marian Youth (JMV) is now available in text only form below and one can also view the original. In addition to reports of activities from around the world there is also a reflection on leadership from a...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2009 | Justice and Peace, News
St. Jude’s Ranch is accepting used, all-occasion cards from November 15, 2009 – February 28, 2010 You can mail your donations to: St. Jude’s Ranch for Children Recycled Card Program 100 St. Jude’s Street – Boulder City, NV 89005...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Areopostal is offering what amount to a win-win benfiting homeless teens. Last year they collected over 200,000 pairs and donors got a 25% discount on purchase of a new pair. “Welcome to the third annual Teens for Jeans drive, the campaign that empowers YOU to...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2009 | Vincentian Family
The Commission charged with the liturgical celebration in Paris (March 14, 2010) has the pleasure of inviting all the members of the Vincentian Family throughout the world and all the friends of Saint Vincent and Laint Louise to participate in the celebration of...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Fr Biju Puthenpura VC, a member of the Vincentian Congregation, a Clerical Society of Pontifical Rite belonging to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, visited the CM’s in Ashfield, Australia. Fr. Varkey Kattarath founded this community in 1904 at Thottakom in...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
Julio Suescun, CM, director of the Spanish famvin site, offers reflections on the feast of the Holy Family. LECTIO DIVINA — THE HOLY FAMILY Jesus was educated, grew up and matured in the shelter of a human family, but this did not limit his affective bonds....
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
GLOBE, a student-managed academic program at St. John’s University, provides loans to entrepreneurs in the developing world. Through GLOBE, students are educated about the world of microfinance while helping the poorest of the poor help themselves and their families...
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