by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2014 | Vincentian Family
“The joys and hopes” – Gaudium et Spes (Vatican II) begins its 50th year – How does the church based on a document two thousand years old, relate that past to the present?” There are two joyful authoritative answers to that “Gaudium et...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Christmas gifts via Daughters of Charity Africa – The Daughters of Charity work throughout the world with people who are poor, marginalized and discriminated against. The Irish Province supports services in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Burkina Faso. If you would...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
He was only 24 when he died yet what an impact this handsome pipe smoking, mountain-climbing member of the Vincent de Paul Society had. The latest illustration comes from Olivia and her post Why We Love Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati Enough to Name Our Kid and This Blog...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2014 | Formation
Vincentian leaders empower others. The real strength of a leader is the ability to elicit the strength of a group. This is the acid test of servant leadership. Therein lies a question for us. What have you done recently to empower someone with whom you work? The Hay...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Journey through Advent with Pope’s daily homilies – Now that’s an idea! So many people have been touched by his simple reflections and effective use of images to communicate the Good News. With highlights from his morning Mass homilies available...
