by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2012 | Vincentian Family
“Though the market is now mostly underground, people are still bought and sold all over the world. But in some places, it’s more of a problem, reports the website FastCoexist. We all know Vincent’s deep concern about the conditions of slaves. Slavery may...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Daughters of Charity in the United States invite you to visit and “Like” their Archives Facebook page www.facebook.com/dcarchives. For starters watch their 5 minute walk through history. Also learn about Bishop Simon Bruté, a truly significant figure...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
“We come to today and the story of now, our hearts full of hopefulness, strong and fragile. We welcome a future unknown, yet a dream and our Founders still lead, their lantern light beams!” –Fire to the Rock (hymn for morning ritual) Sister Miriam K. Martin,...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Encyclopedia is happy to present for the first time in English an account of the Martyrdom of the Daughters of Charity in Valencia Spain 1936. These stories of Sr Josefa Martinez Pérez and 12 companions are truly inspiring. 1 Introduction 2 Sister...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2012 | Vincentian Family
in a sign of raising consciousness became for a while what is called a “trending hashtag” (#CEOSleepout) demonstating its effect in raising awareness of the problems of homelessness according to the social media site Castleford. “Last night’s...
