by John Freund, CM | Nov 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Many followers of Vincent, Louise, Elizabeth and Frederic have learned that Pope Francis has commissioned showers for the homeless under St. Peter’s colonnades. On Monday 17th of November work will begin to renovate the public restrooms for pilgrims: there will be a...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 16, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Brother Mark Elder CM makes an art of spirituality He is the creator of some of the most striking murals in the United States and elsewhere, uses art in his quest to help the poor and disenfranchised. Cliff Terry writes on the VocationNewtwork site… When Mark...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 15, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
An unsigned essay from at Vincent on Leadership – the Hay Project at DePaul University  explores the theme “Vincent de Paul and Mohandas Gandhi: Five Commitments That Sustain Leadership” Though they lived centuries apart, Vincent de Paul and Mohandas...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 15, 2014 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
Reflecting on the theme “The Hail Mary: Prayer of Angels, Saints and Sinners” Rev. Michael Whalen, CM, will preach the Solemn Novena in preparation for the Feast of the Miraculous Medal. Bishop Raymond Chappetto will be the Principal Celebrant and Homilist...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 15, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Did our work change after the elections? The issues of the people we serve are still the same: generational poverty, job loss, minimum wage, homelessness, lack of documented status, etc. Inspired by the teaching of the Church, our advocacy will persevere, trying to...
