by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Who has not heard of Pope Francis’ reminder to go to the periphery. But what does it mean Entering the world of the poor? From above or below? What are the temptations that distract or paralyze us? The Vincentian Encyclopedia presents a classic article with...
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2014 | Daughters of Charity
The Daughters of Charity YouTube channel has posted a video with the responses of a number of Daughters of Charity. Learn more than two dozen highly personal responses against the backdrop of the song “This is what it means to be chosen.”...
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2014 | Vincentian Family
National Nurse’s Week 2014… To be a nurse! Where does the impulse to spend one’s life around people who are sick and vulnerable come from? Many will say it’s a sad way to live. To those of us who are nurses, this way of life is as natural as...
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2014 | Vincentian Family
VinFormation offers resources that celebrate Vincentian mothers spanning 3 centuries – not only of Elizabeth Seton but also Louise de Marillac before her and after her Catherine Harkins, the first American Lady of Charity. Elizabeth was mother to five children...
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
“Social Justice in a Life of Charity” was the theme of the 2014 annual gathering of the Company of Charity Formation Personnel (CCFP) held April 23-26 at the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, OH. Eighteen Vocation directors and formation...