by John Freund, CM | Jun 6, 2013 | Daughters of Charity
As part of  an International Renewal Session for Sisters 11-24 years of Vocation 87 Daughters of Charity from 47 different countries joined at the Motherhouse, each with her own background, culture, hopes and expectations. THey described in terms of an experience of...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 6, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission
“In Rekindling your faith” Fr Pat Collins CM writes about the different kinds of faith we need and suggests how we might re-awaken our faith through prayer, the Scriptures and the teachings of the Church I would like to share a few thoughts on the meaning...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 6, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Fr. F. X. Armada Riyanto CM was invited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia in Collaboration with European Parliament to speak on the Role of Religious Community in Cultivating Harmony: Collaboration of Formation. In a report he writes, “In everyday...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
The website of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Toronto Central Council posts the following reflection on “The Spirituality of Vincentians” as a powerful commentary on the opening words of the rule of the Society. The word “spirituality”...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2013 | Pope
Rome Reports During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis talked about the need to protect the Earth and its resources. More specifically, he talked about not wasting food. Wednesday marks ‘World Environment Day,’ and so the Pope talked about not...